In this episode, I share the most personal story I’ve told so far — a journey I’ve been walking quietly since April 2025. I open up about growing up in a small town where food meant love, my dad’s “push away from the table” mindset, and the silent shame that came with struggling with my weight for years.

I talk about how I finally decided to take my health seriously, the role Zepbound has played as a tool (not a crutch), and how I’ve lost 40 pounds in seven months by making steady, sustainable changes.

I also share the biggest surprise of all — my back pain disappearing — and offer encouragement for anyone who feels behind, stuck, or unsure where to start.

This is an honest, vulnerable conversation straight from the heart.
Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Hometown View, I take you inside a hidden small-town gem — the Train Museum at Fiddlers Grove in Lebanon, Tennessee.

I’m joined by volunteer and model train enthusiast Ron Selliers, who shares his passion for trains, walks us through detailed model railroad displays, and gives us an inside look at the historic train depot and caboose that are preserved on the Fiddlers Grove grounds.

This episode is a love letter to small-town history, the people who keep it alive, and the stories that deserve to be heard.

If you love railroads, hidden history, or small-town America, this one’s for you.

🎙 Hometown View — Exploring Small Town America

For more than 50 years, author and paranormal researcher Pat Fitzhugh has studied The Bell Witch — a haunting so famous it became known as America’s most documented ghost story.

In this episode of Hometown Voices, I sit down with Pat to explore the chilling legend that began in 1817 in Adams, Tennessee. We talk about the mysterious “Disturbance Period,” the eerie Bell Witch Cave, and why this haunting still captures imaginations today.

But it’s not all about ghosts — Pat also shares how his journey as a researcher led him to meet incredible people and uncover unforgettable stories along the way.

🎙️ Hometown Voices is a storytelling series from Hometown View — exploring the people, legends, and small-town stories that shape America.

📚 Learn more about Pat Fitzhugh:
PatFitzhugh.com
BellWitch.org

Books:
– The Bell Witch: The Full Account → https://a.co/d/iMjkPwm
– Ghostly Cries from Dixie → https://a.co/d/dhkosCw

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