Homegrown Healing Podcast

12/19/2025

This week on Homegrown Healing, we’re taking a closer look at something many people quietly struggle with during the winter months — Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the emotional weight that comes with shorter days.

In this weeks episode, Logan Martini and Paige Redding talk about why SAD often goes unnamed in rural communities, how faith, tradition, and small-town culture can both support and silence mental health struggles, and what it looks like to care for your emotional well-being when the season changes. They share personal reflections and practical ways to navigate SAD Month with compassion, connection, and hope.

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12/16/2025

Heartfelt thank you to Connie Curtis for her $10,000 donation to restore the monument.
In honor of the Curtis, Harris, Beck, Laney, and Davis families that helped build Wills Point and me.

-Connie Curtis

With this donation we are only $11,000 away from reaching our goal!! Let this be the final push!!!!

11/20/2025

This week on Homegrown Healing, we’re taking a closer look at a struggle many veterans face long after their service — PTSD and the challenges of navigating the VA system.

In “Invisible Battles: Veterans, PTSD, and the Fight for Support,” Logan and Paige talk about how difficult it can be for veterans to access care, obtain their disability ratings, and find someone who will truly listen. They explore why the process feels overwhelming, especially in rural communities, and share how patience, advocacy, and connection can make all the difference for the men and women who served our country.

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11/06/2025

This week on Homegrown Healing, we’re taking a closer look at a topic that’s often overlooked in small-town life — eating disorders.

In “Eating Disorders in Van Zandt County (and Beyond),” Logan and Paige talk about how these struggles don’t just exist in big cities. They’re here too — in our schools, our churches, and sometimes even our own families. Together, they unpack the stigma surrounding mental health in rural communities and share how connection, compassion, and open conversations can lead to real healing.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
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Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/homegrownhealingapple

10/23/2025

Understanding Caregiver Burnout

Caregiving is one of the most meaningful callings, but it can also be one of the hardest. In this episode, Logan and Paige explore what caregiver burnout really looks like, why it’s so common among those who give the most, and how to recognize the signs before exhaustion takes over. From emotional fatigue to the importance of setting healthy boundaries, this conversation is a reminder that caring for others starts with caring for yourself.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
Spotify: bit.ly/homegrownhealingspotify
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/homegrownhealingapple

10/09/2025

Very relevant to the podcast we just dropped this morning! Now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Thank you to the APS Advisory Board for bringing light to this very important issue!

💙 This October, we raise our voices for Elderly & Disabled Exploitation Awareness Month.
Financial exploitation can happen quietly — but its effects are devastating.

✨ If it’s not your money, it’s a crime. ✨

Let’s stand together to:
🔹 Protect our elderly and disabled loved ones
🔹 Recognize the warning signs
🔹 Speak up against abuse

10/09/2025

Staying Safe: Scams, Exploitation, and Protecting Our Community

Scams are everywhere — from fake tech support to urgent calls claiming to be from the IRS. In this episode, Logan and Paige talk about how fraud and financial exploitation affect patients and older adults, why awareness matters, and how small-town values like trust and community can both protect and expose us. Tune in for real examples, practical tips, and a reminder that by looking out for one another, we keep our communities safer and stronger.

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Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/homegrownhealingapple

10/02/2025

09/25/2025

🎙 New Episode Out Now!
This week, Homegrown Healing goes live from Washington, D.C.

Logan and Paige take you inside Alliance Advocacy Week, where East Texas voices met national decision-makers. Joined by New Life’s own Tyler Jeffrey, they share what it was like to walk the halls of Congress, why advocacy matters for rural communities, and how policy decisions in D.C. directly shape care for families, veterans, and neighbors back home.

From the heart of Capitol Hill to the heart of East Texas, this episode reminds us that every story counts — and your voice matters.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
Spotify: bit.ly/homegrownhealingspotify
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/homegrownhealingapple

09/11/2025

Heard a rumor that two weeks from today there might be a podcast about our team at New Life Home Healthcare’s experience this week in Washington, D.C. 👀 stay tuned!

This week, some of our team traveled to Washington, D.C. for Alliance Advocacy Week to share the stories and needs of families right here in Texas. We had the opportunity to meet with several of our legislators, including Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Keith Self, Rep. Lance Gooden, Rep. Nathaniel Moran, and Rep. Pat Fallon.

We spoke about how proposed Medicare cuts would make it harder for families—especially in rural communities—to receive care in the place they feel safest: their homes. With thousands of Americans turning 65 every day, the need for home healthcare has never been greater.

At New Life, we believe every patient deserves not only access to care, but the ability to choose who provides it. We are grateful to represent our community in these conversations and will continue working to make sure your voice is heard.

08/28/2025

New Episode: Gender Roles (How They Help & Hurt)

In small towns, traditions often shape what it means to be a man or a woman. These roles can provide structure and pride—but they can also bring pressure, silence, and limitation.

In this week’s episode, Logan and Paige dive into the help and harm of gender roles in East Texas, exploring how culture, faith, and tradition intersect—and how the next generation is beginning to rewrite the script.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.