In this episode of The Good Soul, Patti is joined by her husband Manny for a thoughtful, lighthearted conversation about doomscrolling—why we do it, how it affects our minds and nervous systems, and how to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Together, they explore the science behind the habit and share gentle, realistic ways to create more balance, calm, and clarity in a nonstop world. Take a breath, settle in, and let’s begin.

In this episode of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti sits down with Donald Gullett of Piedmont Animal Rescue and Tara Collins of Aloft Mooresville to share the story behind the Fur Ever Home Program — a creative, compassionate adoption initiative bringing foster dogs into a hotel lobby to help them find forever families. From the program’s heartfelt beginnings to the ripple effect it’s creating in the community, this conversation celebrates how visibility, connection, and a simple yes can change lives — on both ends of the leash.

Patti sits down with Ed Babcock, co-owner of Tacos 4 Life Mooresville, to talk about purpose, reinvention, and the power of the Meal 4 Meal mission. From life after a long career in higher education to building community through food, this episode explores how simple choices can create meaningful impact — one meal, one table, one life at a time.