A wag, a step, a pause at the bottom of the stairs—tiny moments like these tell a full story about your pet’s health. We welcome Dr. Angie Sanders from Companion Animal Hospital of Lafayette to explore how veterinarians translate posture and gait into practical care plans, why cats require “wild-leaning” home setups, and how to navigate the noisy swirl of social media trends without losing sight of real science and your pet’s quality of life.

Together, we dig into the most common issues in dogs and cats—dermatology and allergies, stress-linked feline illness, and the quiet ways pain hides in everyday movement. Dr. Sanders shares when a shortened step points to cervical discomfort rather than a sore paw, why home videos beat in-clinic walks for anxious cats, and how small shifts in routine can ease mobility challenges in seniors. We also talk exercise with nuance: enrichment first, breed limits respected, and consistent routines that prevent the “too much, too late” trap. For cat parents, you’ll hear practical, evidence-backed ideas for litter layout, vertical space, and play that satisfies natural hunting behavior.

You’ll also hear about options that many owners don’t realize they have. From compassionate oncology protocols designed for comfort to rehabilitation tools like red light therapy, we separate what’s promising from what’s just trending. Dr. Sanders offers a powerful recovery story—a dog returning from traumatic injury to a grandfather’s side—that shows how medical progress restores family rituals and emotional health. And behind every plan is a team mindset: dermatology, orthopedics, oncology, rehab specialists, and trainers working together, plus the professional boundaries that keep care clear, steady, and humane.

If you’ve wondered whether your pet’s “slowness” is normal aging, if that Instagram diet is worth the hype, or how to spot pain before it escalates, this conversation gives you a calm, practical roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves their animals like family, and leave a review to tell us what subtle sign you’re watching for at home.

Fear has a loud voice, but facts are stronger. We sit down with a breast surgical oncologist who turns complex decisions into clear choices—explaining how screening, genetics, and modern surgery work together to deliver high survival and a better quality of life. From the first mammogram to long-term follow-up, we walk through what actually changes outcomes and what’s just noise.

We unpack the essentials: when to start screening if you’re average risk, how family history really shifts timelines, and why MRI isn’t a shortcut for everyone. You’ll hear the difference between lumpectomy and mastectomy without myths, the role of oncoplastic techniques, and how expectations shape recovery. We also dig into advances that make care easier—long-acting pain control, outpatient pathways, and soft knitted prosthetics.

Genetics takes center stage with BRCA and beyond, showing how expanded panels influence surgical planning, radiation sensitivity, and family counseling. We talk candidly about full-body scans, incidental findings, and the anxiety tax of overtesting. Movement and posture get real attention: early stretching, scapular opening, and lymphatic care reduce stiffness, axillary web syndrome, and lymphedema. A multidisciplinary approach—radiology, pathology, medical and radiation oncology—keeps decisions aligned with NCCN guidelines while staying personal and humane.

If you’ve found a lump or you’re putting off a mammogram, this conversation gives you a next step and a team mindset. Early detection turns a crisis into a plan; access pathways like self-referral screening remove barriers; and local support groups add strength you can feel. Subscribe, share this with someone you love, and leave a review with your biggest breast health question—we’ll bring your questions to future episodes.

Needles aren’t the headline—balance is. We sit down with Lafayette acupuncturist Donna Greene to unpack how Traditional Chinese Medicine reframes health from “fix the symptom” to “restore the system,” and why steady, consistent care beats quick fixes. Donna’s story runs from psychology and social work to massage, shiatsu, and acupuncture, giving her a rare lens on pain, mood, and the way stress shows up in the body. She breaks down meridians in plain language, explains why one session won’t solve long-term issues, and shows how Eastern and Western approaches can work together without ego or guesswork.

We get practical. Donna walks us through a first visit, from tongue and pulse to point selection, and shares how she reads breath as a real-time stress meter. She lays out what acupuncture reliably helps—digestive issues, neuropathy, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, hypertension, and diabetes—then spells out when Western medicine must lead, especially in acute or emergency care. Her fertility insights stand out: start three months early, regulate cycles, map treatment timelines to IUI or IVF, and reduce stress so the body can do its job. Along the way we dig into shiatsu, ashiatsu, and the difference between relaxation massage and targeted therapeutic work.

The heart of the conversation is mindset and community. Donna views grief literacy as a health skill, not a crisis response, and teaches simple self-care that people actually do: daily walks, sunlight, time off screens, and finding your tribe. She champions food therapy, short-term herbs, and collaborative referrals so patients feel supported from every angle. If you’ve been curious about acupuncture, cautious about needles, or stuck with chronic symptoms that never quite resolve, this is an honest, hopeful roadmap to moving forward.

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A clearer brand, a sharper mission, and programs that meet families where they are—this conversation with Amy Broussard from the Foundation for Wellness pulls back the curtain on how local public health really moves. We dig into the data behind Louisiana’s STI rates, why honest teen education matters, and how pairing kids with parents in puberty classes opens a lifetime of better conversations. Along the way, we share practical frameworks schools can adopt without losing trust with families, including collaborations across public, private, and Catholic campuses.

We also look at prevention through a wider lens: violence and substance use education that starts in kindergarten and builds into high school, chronic disease prevention that treats movement as joy rather than a chore, and small habit shifts that cascade into lower risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. You’ll hear real success stories from Kids on the Go, plus the simple insight that a single daily change can unlock confidence and results. For caregivers, Safe Sitter and Safe At Home translate medical guidance into action with CPR, choking response, and modern safety standards—now expanded with a new class for grandparents and relatives.

Healthcare pros are part of the solution too. The foundation provides CME and behavioral health CE to keep front-line teams up to date, aligning clinical care with community needs. Looking forward, we talk about expanding across Acadiana, dreaming of a more walkable Lafayette with bike paths and trails, and why prioritizing sleep might be the most underrated wellness habit of all. If you care about practical prevention, family safety, and community health that actually works, this one’s for you.

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This episode of Posture & Purpose we sit down with Johnathan Booth with his Booth-Laird Capital Management and Booth-Laird Ventures.

Jonathan Booth, CFA, CPA/ABV: A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and CPA who is also Accredited in Business Valuation, he has extensive experience in financial analysis and investment research. He earned the Elijah Watt Sells award for scoring one of the ten highest scores on the CPA exam globally in 2006. He worked as auditor for Ernst & Young and KPMG, two of the world’s largest public accounting firms, before co-founding Booth-Laird Capital Management. He currently serves on the board of directors of private companies FlyGuys and US PBC as well as on the board of advisors for private companies Muddy Water Dredge Solutions and Skillcloud Consulting Group.

Booth-Laird Capital Management is a boutique investment firm founded in 2008 and based in Lafayette, Louisiana. We’re an experienced team that manages money for high-net-worth individuals through private investment funds we create and manage.

Booth-Laird Ventures is a bespoke venture capital platform. Current investments include FlyGuys, Muddy Water Dredge Solutions, Skillcloud HCM Solutions, and USPCB.

Our flagship fund is Booth-Laird Investment Partnership, LP (“the fund”). When you invest with us, your money goes directly into that fund. Similar to a mutual fund, everyone’s money, including ours, is pooled together and invested into the stock market, focusing exclusively on great companies. We make every investment decision ourselves based on our decades of experience. We have a long history of successful investing.

A child’s fight sparked a movement. When Miles Perret’s family turned grief into action, they didn’t build another fundraiser; they built a safety net that cancer treatment doesn’t cover. We sit down with community liaison Sherry Hernandez to trace how Games of Acadiana opened the doors to free, holistic services that now support more than 4,000 families a year across ten parishes.

Sherry walks us through the real-world help people can count on: durable medical equipment, medical supplies, wigs and head coverings, nutritional supplements, transportation assistance, and family programs like Smiles for Miles. We dig into the power of partnerships with oncologists, navigators, and hospitals through a Clinical Advisory Committee that keeps services practical, evidence-informed, and patient-centered. You’ll also hear a moving wig-salon story that captures what dignity looks like when confidence returns in time for a daughter’s wedding.

Wellness is the next frontier. The center’s current gym and coaching will soon expand into a new Capitol Drive location featuring a larger wellness center, a teaching kitchen for nutrition classes and cooking demos, and a flexible studio for modalities like sound therapy, acupuncture, and pet therapy. It’s a whole-person approach designed to meet patients and caregivers at every stage of the journey, with no income checks and no insurance barriers—just a simple qualification: a cancer diagnosis.

Community is the engine. From volunteer-powered events and mailings to the beloved Camellia Crossing glow run on Thanksgiving Eve, every hour and dollar turns into concrete support for local families. If you’ve ever wondered how to help without writing a big check, this conversation shows the way. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and tell us how you plan to get involved—volunteer, donate, or join a team for the glow run. Your support keeps lifesaving services free.

You can build a big life online without handing your whole life to the internet. That’s the tension we explore with Sophia Spallino—creator, entrepreneur, and global lesbian matchmaker—whose path runs from early vlogging and age-gap virality to a values-led queer dating practice grounded in privacy, faith, and fierce resilience.

Sophia opens up about the era when vulnerability was the growth hack and how the bill eventually came due. She shares the pivotal move to serve queer women worldwide, the business lessons learned from the dating industry, and why compatibility rests on shared values and daily rhythms more than lofty ideals. We dig into the moment she realized her influence, the reality of being recognized in everyday spaces, and what changed when she came out and centered the community she truly wanted to help.

The most gripping stretch unpacks a platform crisis: targeted reports that almost erased her business and jeopardized her team. Sophia walks through the systems she built to recover—relationships at platforms, diversified content, spiritual grounding, and a stubborn commitment to kindness under pressure. We also step into the practical: her daily nervous system care, how she shares love without exposing privacy, and a creator strategy that balances niche focus with personal latitude so future pivots don’t require starting from zero.

If you’re a creator, founder, or anyone navigating public work with a private heart, this conversation offers a blueprint for sustainable growth. You’ll leave with concrete ideas on niche selection, boundary-setting, values-based matchmaking, and the mindset it takes to lead through backlash while staying rooted in purpose. Listen, share with a friend who’s building something brave, and if the conversation resonated, subscribe, rate, and leave a quick review so more people can find us.

Birth doesn’t follow a script—and that’s exactly why thoughtful preparation, true collaboration, and culturally responsive support matter. We sit down with licensed midwife Shatamia Webb, owner of Baby Catcher Birth Center (the first Black-owned freestanding birth center in Louisiana), to explore how personalized care can transform the way families experience pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

Shatamia opens up about the real pathway to becoming a midwife—years of schooling, extensive clinical mentorship, and about 70 required births across observation, assist, and primary roles. She breaks down the difference between midwives and doulas in plain language, details the safety protocols and emergency readiness most people never see (from hemorrhage meds to oxygen and transport plans), and explains why longer prenatal visits change everything. Her stories—from a hotel birth during a hurricane evacuation to a first-time mom driving 3.5 hours each way for culturally aligned care—reveal both the complexity and the heart of modern midwifery.

We also get candid about access and policy. Hospital midwives are growing in Louisiana, yet licensure and regulations still create friction for community-based practices. Shatamia shares how she collaborates with OBs, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and chiropractors to keep care seamless and safe. For parents, she offers a clear checklist for choosing a provider: licensure, training, respectful communication, emergency prep, and a genuine willingness to partner in decisions. For the rest of us, it’s an invitation to rethink what birth can be when science, vigilance, and dignity meet.

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