Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town

What If Grandma Was Right? | Finding Wellness in a World of Extremes| Ep 126

What happened when we stopped doing the simple things that kept generations before us healthy? In this episode of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, Lisa and Dr. Terry take a lively (and a little bit rowdy!) look at how modern wellness has swung from one extreme to another... from fat-free everything to high-fat everything, from avoiding the sun to fearing carbohydrates, and from trusting our own bodies to chasing the latest health hacks! They discuss: * The rise of processed foods and high fructose corn syrup * Why "healthy" snacks aren't always helping your goals * Fat-free vs. high-fat diets and what happened when the pendulum swung too far * Fatty liver disease, obesity, and insulin resistance * The importance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats working together * Why recovery, rest, and convalescence have disappeared from modern life * The truth about health insurance vs. health investment * Social media health trends, influencers, and wellness "buzzwords" * The power of food journaling and learning what works for your body * Why moderation and consistency still beat extreme diets every time Along the way, they share personal stories, lessons from Lisa's recovery journey, and practical reminders that sometimes the best wellness advice sounds a lot like something your grandmother would have said. What if you don't need the latest wellness trend or superfood , and what if you just need to get back to basics to achieve the wellness!! Resources Mentioned in This Episode 🎁 FREE Radiant Reset Rhythm Guide Lisa's popular guide to: Circadian eating Macro balancing Fueling your body for energy and metabolic health Creating sustainable wellness rhythms ......Use the special podcast code for free access: VIPFREE ➡️ https://livingwellbeauty.myflodesk.com/signaturecycle [https://livingwellbeauty.myflodesk.com/signaturecycle] Testing & Wellness Resources Discussed If you're looking for deeper answers, Lisa mentions several functional wellness tools that can help uncover root causes: - Comprehensive Bloodwork - GI360 Digestive Health Testing - DUTCH Hormone Testing - Autoimmune Array Testing ➡️ Complimentary Consult Link: https://alivingwelllife.as.me/complimentaryconsult [https://alivingwelllife.as.me/complimentaryconsult] Connect with Lisa & Terry 🌿 Living Well Experience ➡️ https://zaap.bio/thelivingwellexperience [https://zaap.bio/thelivingwellexperience] 📖 The Radiant Reset: Your Ultimate Guide to Living Well Now ➡️ https://amzn.to/4uK9d1y [https://amzn.to/4uK9d1y] 🎙️ Subscribe to Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town for weekly conversations about faith, family, wellness, community, and living your best life right where you are.

The “Perfect Marriage” Myth | Ep 125

If you’ve ever looked at someone’s marriage and thought, “Well… they probably just have it easy,” this episode is for you. 😉 Because after 40 years together, we can confidently say: there have been beautiful seasons… hard seasons… stressful seasons… funny seasons… stretching seasons… and seasons where we absolutely needed rest, grace, laughter, and God to hold us together! No joke. This isn’t an episode about having a perfect marriage. It’s a conversation about what has helped us KEEP choosing each other through plenty of real life lifey-ness. While celebrating our 40th anniversary in Turks & Caicos, we found ourselves reflecting on the little things that have sustained us all these years, things like spiritual connection, gratitude, humor, personal space, shared purpose, protecting peace, and learning how to see God in both the ordinary AND extraordinary moments of life. We also talk about the incredible hospitality we experienced during our trip and why we started calling it our “God bubble.” From thoughtful tiny details to overwhelming kindness, the experience reminded us how deeply human beings need delight, beauty, care, rest, and wonder. In this episode we talk about: 💙 What has actually sustained our marriage 💙 Why joy and playfulness matter spiritually 💙 The “ministry of delight” 💙 Traditional biblical roles in marriage 💙 Protecting peace instead of winning arguments 💙 Why gratitude keeps your heart soft 💙 How we stay spiritually connected after 40 years 💙 The surprising magic of separate bedrooms 😂 💙 And why sometimes God speaks through sunsets, tiny cookies by your bedside, and unexpected kindness from strangers that became friends ✨ RESOURCES & THINGS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 📖 Theo of Golden by Allen Levi: https://amzn.to/4tXa39V [https://amzn.to/4tXa39V] (Terry’s favorite vacation read/listen) ☀️ Crunchi Sunlight SPF: 15% off for new clients using code ADVOCATE15 - crunchi.com/?als=lisamccoskey&cartToken=hWNCfUVoAzMr2YxoLtCVNI7G?key=40eb3f2211845bc0f56a8889c92f4c2e [https://crunchi.com/?als=lisamccoskey&cartToken=hWNCfUVoAzMr2YxoLtCVNI7G?key=40eb3f2211845bc0f56a8889c92f4c2e] (+ Lisa’s thoughts on intentional sunshine and strategic protection) 🌴 Wymara Resort + Villas, in Turks & Caicos: https://www.wymara.com [https://www.wymara.com] (The beautiful resort experience that inspired our “God bubble” conversation! When you visit, be sure to tell Alicia and Arianna that we said HI!!) 🎧 Don’t forget to LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE, and leave a COMMENT to be entered into our giveaway! (And if you want to create your own secret code word from this episode… Terry fully supports that 😂)

We Changed Our Minds… Marriage + Health Edition | Ep 124

What happens when you mix 40 years of marriage, decades of health experience, and absolutely zero rigid agenda? You get this episode 😂 This week on Living Well Together, we’re pulling back the curtain and talking about all the things we’ve changed our minds about over the years, from how the body actually heals to what really makes a marriage work (spoiler: it’s not 50/50 👀). We kick things off with a little fun (hello giveaways), then dive straight into the good stuff: ✨ Why the body was designed to heal—and what gets in the way ✨ How chiropractic has been right since 1895 (yep, we said it) ✨ The shift from “rules” to rhythms in health and healing ✨ Why one-size-fits-all wellness just doesn’t cut it anymore ✨ What 40 years of marriage teaches you (hint: flexibility is greater than being right) ✨ And the truth about love, growth, and evolving together over time We also get real about: 💭 Letting go of needing to be right 💭 Learning from each other (and sometimes from people younger than us 👀) 💭 Why marriage is less about keeping score and more about showing up 💭 And how community might just be the missing piece for so many people right now Resources & Fun Mentions from This Episode: • 🎁 Weekly Giveaway: Leave any comment to be entered • ☕ “Low Tox Lily” Starbucks Random Acts of Kindness (QR code coffee drops on social - how fun is that?!). Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxlily/ [https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxlily/] • 🎲 Mahjong Nights — thinking about bringing this into the Living Well community (tell us if you’d come!) • 🍫 Donna Bellman’s legendary creations! Check out Donna's FB page for her beautiful treats and inspiration (and yes… we’re officially calling her out to join the podcast 😄) https://www.facebook.com/donna.bellman.56 [https://www.facebook.com/donna.bellman.56] Oh, and somewhere along the way we talk about building community again… the kind that’s face-to-face, real, and actually fills your cup 💜 If you’ve ever: ✔️ Felt stuck in your health journey ✔️ Wondered why what used to work… doesn’t anymore ✔️ Been married (or want to be) and realized “wow, this is deeper than I thought” ✔️ Or just needed a reminder that growth is part of the deal Come for the laughs… stay for the perspective shifts 💫 And don’t forget to leave us a comment and get entered into this week’s giveaway! 🎉

Why So Many Women Feel “Off” And What Actually Helps Turn Them Back "On" | Ep.123

Your Body Isn’t Broken: Ladies Night Recap + Metabolic Restoration, Hormones & Hope What an incredible evening. 💛 This week on the podcast, Dr. Terry and Lisa are recapping their recent "Living Well Live Ladies Night" event… and honestly? It turned into one of the most hope-filled conversations they’ve had in a long time. From metabolic dysfunction and hormone shifts… to peptides, nervous system regulation, emotional wellness, and restoring vitality instead of chasing vanity… this episode is packed with practical encouragement and approachable wellness strategies for women who are tired of feeling exhausted, inflamed, stuck, and unlike themselves. ✨ Plus… Honey makes a surprise appearance in the prelude and completely steals the show. 😂 Be sure to catch that for an "Awwwww" moment! In this episode, they discuss: * Why your body isn’t broken… it’s asking for support * The truth about metabolic dysfunction (and why over 90% of adults are dealing with it) * Hormones, GLP-1s, cortisol, and why midlife changes feel so frustrating * The difference between "vanity vs vitality" * Why “eat less and move more” often backfires * Simple no-cost wellness shifts that actually matter * Japanese interval walking, rebounding, micro-workouts & movement snacks * Nervous system health + upper cervical chiropractic care * Emotional wellness, stored stress & Body Code sessions * Reducing toxic burden in your home + beauty routine * Why quality peptide sourcing matters (503A/503B compounding pharmacies vs “research-only; not for human consumption” products online) And be sure to stay all the way to the end for Lisa’s rapid-fire breakdown of her current favorite peptide therapies available through their trusted pharmacy partners, including: 🔥 Tirzepatide ⚡️ KLOW 🧠 Dihexa ☀️ Melanotan 🛡️ Thymosin Alpha-1 💉 B12 Resources and Links: 💛 Emotional Wellness + Body Code Support: Release stuck stress, emotional overwhelm & hidden blocks that may be affecting your healing https://www.alivingwelllife.com [https://www.alivingwelllife.com] ⚡️ Lisa’s Favorite Nervous System Tool: The WavWatch - Support energy, sleep, focus & frequency balance naturally. Click this link for 15% off: https://wavwatch.com/livingwell [https://wavwatch.com/livingwell] 🧂 Which Cell Salts Does YOUR Body Need? Take the quick symptom quiz to discover your personalized mineral support. https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/69b1e927d3bd00f44b5bff0b [https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/69b1e927d3bd00f44b5bff0b] 💬 Complimentary “Start Here” Consult with Lisa: A simple conversation to help connect the dots + uncover your next best step. https://alivingwelllife.as.me/complimentaryconsult [https://alivingwelllife.as.me/complimentaryconsult] 💄 Clean Beauty + Home Detox Swaps: Simple ways to decrease toxicity without throwing your whole life away 😂  https://crunchi.com/?als=lisamccoskey [https://crunchi.com/?als=lisamccoskey] 🔥 Metabolic Restoration Resources: Hormones, metabolism, peptides, inflammation, movement & practical wellness support. Start here with The Metabolic Function Self-check: https://livingwellbeauty.myflodesk.com/metabolicselfcheck [https://livingwellbeauty.myflodesk.com/metabolicselfcheck] ✨ Remember: This isn’t about chasing vanity… it’s about reclaiming your vitality. If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! 💛 Giveaway is still going on!! Comment for details, or reach out for more information!

The Daily Habit That’s Quietly Wrecking Your Brain | Ep 122

What do three breathtaking sunsets, brain health, and dancing in your kitchen have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of Living Well Together: Big Life in a Small Town, Lisa and Dr. Terry take you from a joy-filled weekend in Clearwater straight into a powerful - and surprisingly simple - conversation about brain health, memory, and what it really takes to stay sharp as we age. With dementia and Alzheimer’s affecting millions of families, this episode gently unpacks what’s actually happening in the brain, and more importantly, what you can do about it. You’ll hear: ✨ Why brain health is about more than memory (and how it impacts independence, relationships, and quality of life) ✨ The surprising connection between vision and cognitive function ✨ How inflammation, food chemistry, and everyday habits may be sabotaging your brain ✨ The truth about artificial sweeteners (yes… Diet Coke made an appearance 😅) ✨ Medications that may quietly affect memory and cognition ✨ The powerful role of movement, rhythm, and even dancing in building new neural pathways ✨ Simple eye exercises and daily “brain challenges” to keep your mind engaged ✨ The gut-brain connection—and why digestion matters more than you think ✨ How alignment, circulation, and the nervous system influence brain function ✨ Foundational nutrients and supportive options for brain health ✨ And the winner of the $50 Amazon gift card giveaway: Cindy Treharne! Yay!! And woven throughout it all… a beautiful reminder to slow down, notice the sunsets, and appreciate the gift of simply being able to see, think, and experience life. Because living well isn’t just about avoiding disease… It’s about staying present, connected, and joyful with the ones that you love most. 💜 Resources + Mentions: • Standard Process Neuroregenix + Neurotrophin PMG: https://livingwellspinecenter.com/nutrition/ [https://livingwellspinecenter.com/nutrition/] • Olprima, and Cod Liver Oil Omega-3 fatty acids for brain health: https://livingwellspinecenter.com/nutrition/ [https://livingwellspinecenter.com/nutrition/] • Brain Complex: https://cymbiotika.com/LISAMCCOSKEY [https://cymbiotika.com/LISAMCCOSKEY] • Cataplex B and Cataplex B-Core: https://livingwellspinecenter.com/nutrition/ [https://livingwellspinecenter.com/nutrition/] • Combined B12 + B6 support: https://cymbiotika.com/LISAMCCOSKEY [https://cymbiotika.com/LISAMCCOSKEY] • Dihexa - neuroplasticity support peptide: https://alivingwelllife.as.me/complimentaryconsult [https://alivingwelllife.as.me/complimentaryconsult] • Amen Clinics (brain health education + testing): https://www.amenclinics.com [https://www.amenclinics.com] • Eye exercises (including “wiper blade” movement + visual range training): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI-K_-90264 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI-K_-90264] • Baking soda + water as a simple alternative support for occasional indigestion: reach out for details Simple Takeaways: Move your body. Feed your brain real food. Challenge your routine. Protect your peace. And don’t forget to catch a sunset. 🌅