What if your body has been trying to warn you... long before a health crisis ever happens?

After being jolted awake at 1:00 AM by blaring smoke alarms, Dr. Terry and Lisa found themselves talking about something much bigger than dead batteries. Just like a smoke detector, our bodies often send subtle warning signs long before the "four-alarm fire" of chronic illness.

In this episode, they explore why stress isn't meant to become a lifestyle, the difference between prevention and early detection, and how small "chirps" like fatigue, poor sleep, pain, brain fog, and rising blood pressure may be your body's way of asking for attention and not just another prescription.

They also discuss the growing shift toward preventive healthcare, including innovative insurance models like Knew Health, which reward healthy lifestyle choices instead of simply paying for sickness after it occurs.

In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why chronic stress keeps your body stuck in fight-or-flight
- The early warning signs your body may already be giving you
- Prevention vs. early detection (and why the difference matters)
- Why lifestyle—not genetics—drives most chronic disease
- How "checking your batteries" today could prevent tomorrow's health crisis

Resources Mentioned:
- Learn more about Knew Health and its prevention-focused health plans. Special offer: Receive 30% off your membership for 6 months by clicking here: https://knewhealth.com/?a_aid=livingwell and using code LISA30 for their special discount.
- Explore additional wellness resources and discounts at https://zaap.bio/thelivingwellexperience.
- Subscribe, like and follow so you never miss an episode of Living Well Together.

Sometimes the loudest alarms begin with the quietest whispers. Listen before your body has to shout.

In Part 2 of our Sleep Series, Dr. Terry and Lisa explore why sleep isn't just about getting more hours—it's about understanding what your body is trying to tell you.

From stress hormones and blood sugar swings to nervous system health, inflammation, spinal alignment, and metabolic function, you'll discover why poor sleep is often a symptom rather than the real problem.

In this episode, you'll learn:
* Why being overtired can actually make sleep worse
* What waking between 2:00–4:00 AM may be telling you
* How your metabolism and sleep quality affect each other
* Dr. Terry's favorite sleep positions for spinal health
* Natural strategies to help your body relax and recover
* Simple habits that can dramatically improve your sleep—starting tonight

Most importantly, we discuss one question we believe everyone should ask:
Instead of "How do I fix my sleep?" ask, "Why is my body struggling to sleep in the first place?"

If you're ready to stop chasing symptoms and start discovering the root cause, this episode is for you.

Sleep helpers:
Glycine dissolved in water an hour or so before bed: https://amzn.to/4gCRrsP
Cymbiotika SLEEP: https://cymbiotika.com/LISAMCCOSKEY
Inositol: https://livingwellspinecenter.standardprocess.com/products/inositol-powder
Magical Valerian Root: https://livingwellspinecenter.standardprocess.com/products/valerian-complex

Holistic Wellness Resources:
🌿 https://zaap.bio/thelivingwellexperience

❤️ Schedule a Complimentary Wellness Consultation:
https://livingwellbeauty.com

🦴 🦴 Learn More About Corrective Chiropractic Care:
https://livingwellspinecenter.com

🎙️ Missed Part 1?
Be sure to listen to Episode 128 of our Sleep Series for foundational sleep strategies, circadian rhythm support, and additional practical tips to improve sleep naturally.
https://youtu.be/J63RXIcXIvE

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a better night's sleep.

Are you tired of being tired? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Dr. Terry and Lisa dive into one of the most overlooked pillars of health: sleep. From the surprising statistics on how many Americans are running on empty to simple changes that can dramatically improve your sleep quality, this conversation is packed with practical tips, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.

You'll discover:
✨ Why your bedroom should feel more like a cave
✨ The ideal sleep temperature (and why Terry wants it colder than a meat locker)
✨ Hotel sleep hacks that actually work
✨ Whether blackout curtains are worth it
✨ The truth about blue light and nighttime phone scrolling
✨ Why gratitude and prayer may be the best sleep aid available
✨ When to stop eating before bed
✨ Open windows, fresh air, white noise, and nature sounds
✨ The great weighted blanket debate
✨ Terry's proven strategy for avoiding monster attacks while sleeping

Plus, you'll hear why sleep deprivation affects far more people than you realize and how a few simple changes could help you wake up feeling rested, energized, and ready to tackle the day.

If you've ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering why you can't sleep, this episode is for you.

🎧 Grab your favorite blanket (weighted or not), settle in, and join us for Part 1 of our sleep series!

This week, we're introducing you to the newest member of the Living Well Spine Center team, Dr. Ben Wegener!

Join Terry and Lisa as they sit down with Dr. Ben to learn about his journey from Ohio to Georgia and back again, how multiple sports-related concussions sparked his interest in healthcare, and why he chose to pursue upper cervical chiropractic care.

Ben shares the story of meeting his wife in high school, navigating chiropractic school together, welcoming their son Weston, and the series of events that ultimately led their young family back home to Ohio.

You'll also hear:
• How chiropractic helped him overcome chronic headaches
• Why he's passionate about helping people with headaches and dizziness
• The role faith played in some major life decisions
• What he's most excited about as he joins Living Well Spine Center
• A few fun facts about his family, favorite music, sweet tea obsession, and more

Whether you're already part of the Living Well family or meeting Dr. Ben for the first time, this conversation offers a glimpse into the heart, values, and mission of the newest doctor serving our community.

To learn more about Dr. Ben or attend an upcoming Master Class, contact Living Well Spine Center at https://livingwellspinecenter.com, or email at info@livingwellspinecenter.com

As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, share it with a friend, and welcome Dr. Ben to the Living Well Together community!!

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

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

Connect with Lisa & Terry
🌿 Living Well Experience
➡️ https://zaap.bio/thelivingwellexperience

📖 The Radiant Reset: Your Ultimate Guide to Living Well Now
➡️ 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.

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
(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
(+ Lisa’s thoughts on intentional sunshine and strategic protection)

🌴 Wymara Resort + Villas, in Turks & Caicos: 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 😂)

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/
• 🎲 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

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! 🎉

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

⚡️ 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

🧂 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

💬 Complimentary “Start Here” Consult with Lisa: A simple conversation to help connect the dots + uncover your next best step. 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

🔥 Metabolic Restoration Resources: Hormones, metabolism, peptides, inflammation, movement & practical wellness support. Start here with The Metabolic Function Self-check: 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!