Homegrown Healing Podcast

05/07/2026

🌟 Chairman’s Circle Member Spotlight 🌟

This month, we are proud to recognize New Life Home Healthcare as our Chairman’s Circle Member of the Month! 💚

Since 2019, New Life Home Healthcare has been serving families across East Texas with compassionate, patient-centered care while helping individuals receive quality care from the comfort of their own homes. Their services include skilled nursing, therapy services, wound care, veteran support, home health aides, and so much more.

What truly sets New Life apart is their heart for people and their commitment to serving the community beyond healthcare. From supporting veterans to helping families connect with resources through Bridging the Gap of Van Zandt County, they continue to make a meaningful impact throughout our area.

Thank you, New Life Home Healthcare, for your continued support of the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce and for the care, compassion, and dedication you show our community every day.

Show them some love in the comments below! 👇

02/27/2026

What if the way to build a stronger community is simply to give first?

On this week’s episode of Homegrown Healing, we talk about the principle of Give to Gain. In a world that tells us to protect our time and energy, small town communities remind us that generosity creates connection, purpose, and real impact.

This message applies to everyone and it is also the theme behind our upcoming Women’s Luncheon. When we show up and invest in one another, something powerful happens.

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.

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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.

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