In Episode 96 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with hospice nurse practitioner Kirsten Carpenter for The Journey to End of Life Care pt. 1. Through deeply personal experiences with loss and her work guiding patients and families at the end of life, Kirsten shares how grief can shape purpose and how understanding death can transform the way we live. A powerful and heartfelt conversation about empathy, presence, and finding meaning in both life’s hardest and most beautiful moments.

In Episode 95 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Max Carpenter for Live Fearlessly – Rising from Health Challenges. Born with Cystic Fibrosis, Max shares his incredible journey through lifelong health battles, a double lung transplant, fatherhood, and now facing chronic rejection while participating in a rare experimental treatment. Through it all, his story is one of resilience, perspective, and choosing to live fully—no matter the circumstances. An inspiring conversation that will leave you rethinking strength, gratitude, and what it truly means to live fearlessly.

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In Episode 94 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Renee Kelly for Faith, Yoga & Finding Alignment—a thoughtful and honest conversation about how faith and movement can coexist beautifully. Together, they explore the idea that caring for our bodies can be a deeply spiritual practice, while addressing the question many people have: is there a conflict between Christianity and yoga? With openness, grace, and personal experience, Renee shares her journey of living as both a devoted Christian and a yogi. A meaningful episode about belief, growth, and finding alignment in your own way.

In Episode 93 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Bob Fryer to talk all things pickleball in Let’s Talk Pickleball. From Bob’s personal journey into the sport to the explosive growth of pickleball across the country, this episode explores why so many people are getting hooked. Patti shares her own first-time experience, and together they highlight the vibrant Lake Norman pickleball community and how anyone—at any age—can jump in and start playing. Fun, social, and surprisingly addictive… you just might want to grab a paddle after this one.

In Episode 92 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez is joined by her husband and built-in co-host for life, Manny, for Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda. Together, they reflect on life’s biggest “what ifs,” regrets, and turning points—while realizing they wouldn’t actually change a thing. A fun, honest, and heartfelt conversation about growth, perspective, and how every moment leads us exactly where we’re meant to be.

In Episode 91 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Angela Kline and Brittney Holbert of FeedNC in Mooresville for Getting to Know Feed NC. Together, they share the story behind the organization, the people they serve, and how FeedNC is making a lasting impact through food, support, and dignity. A meaningful conversation about community, compassion, and the power of helping others.

In Episode 90 of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti Alvarez sits down with Cindy Bishop for Inspo from a Kind Soul. Cindy shares how her love of volunteering and community led her to support The Dove House and help lead the silent auction for their upcoming fundraiser, An Evening for Dove House. A warm conversation about kindness, friendship, and the power of showing up for others.

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On January 23rd, Patti pulled off the surprise of a lifetime for Manny’s 60th birthday — and somehow kept it secret for months. Family hid out at the Aloft, a fake fundraiser covered her tracks, and friends from every chapter of Manny’s life gathered to celebrate his AWESOME existence. In this joyful recap, Patti and Manny relive the shock, the dance floor, the cannoli cake, the BBQ buffet (sorry, vegetarian daughters!), and the love that filled the room. A celebration of legacy, marriage, and honoring the people we cherish while they’re here.