In this episode, Patti sits down with the Roettger family of Troutman, NC to explore the heart, hustle, and hometown magic behind 11-year-old Little Kenny and K3 Racing. From how this journey began to what it takes to keep a young driver focused, supported, and soaring, Patti talks with Dad, Mom, and Kenny himself about racing, family, passion, and the big dreams ahead. It’s a fast, fun, inspiring look at a kid on a mission — and the Good Souls helping him get there.

What really happens to your body — and your spirit — in midlife? In this episode, Patti sits down with Liz Skalsky, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Ova Women’s Health, to talk about the truth behind hormonal shifts, energy changes, and confidence through every stage of womanhood. After 25 years in traditional medicine, Liz built a space where women finally feel seen, heard, and understood. Together, they unpack what it means to feel like yourself again — inside and out.

When stay-at-home mom Anne Mautner saw a need she couldn’t ignore, she turned compassion into action — creating The Kindness Closet, a nonprofit providing hygiene essentials to those in need. In this episode, Anne shares her journey from reluctant leader to community advocate, the realities of hygiene poverty, and why simple acts of kindness can change lives — including our own.

In this inspiring episode, Patti sits down with meditation guide Wendie Dunn to explore the beauty and purpose of meditation. From her roots in Transcendental and Primordial Sound Meditation to her work with HeartMath, Wendie shares simple, powerful ways to quiet the mind and open the heart.

Autobiography of a Yogi

Heartmath Meditation

Deepak Chopra

Transcendental Meditation

We’re all guilty of it — checking our phones mid-conversation, scrolling before bed, half-listening to the person we love most. In this episode, Patti and Manny open up about how digital distraction is changing modern relationships — and how couples can reclaim their attention, intimacy, and joy.

From NASCAR pit lanes to luxury real estate in North Carolina—this week’s episode is all about reinvention. Patti sits down with Austin, who traded the adrenaline and precision of racing for the strategy and relationships of high-end property. Together they explore the surprising overlaps between engineering, wellness, and business: the discipline of showing up, the focus it takes to succeed, and the balance that keeps you moving forward. You’ll hear how both Patti and Austin have redefined success on their own terms, plus practical advice for anyone ready to pivot into a new chapter.

Talk about a hero among us! When devastating floods swept through Western North Carolina in 2024, lives, homes, and entire communities were changed forever. In this episode, Patti sits down with Ben Van Hook, founder of the Mountain Alliance, to talk about how neighbors came together in the darkest hours, the creation of a nonprofit born from tragedy, and the ongoing work to restore both homes and hope. Guided by faith and compassion, the Mountain Alliance is proving that resilience is built neighbor to neighbor, heart to heart.

The cold weather is coming and the people of WNC are still in need! Donate here TODAY!

https://themountainalliance.com/

Shame quietly shapes how we eat, drink, work, love, and rest. Patti and licensed therapist Chris McClure explore how shame shows up in everyday life, relationships, and past mistakes, and share practical tools for managing it with empathy, humor, and self-compassion. This episode is an honest guide to practicing the art of shame-free living.