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Home Where You Belong

By: Chip Alford
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  • Home Where You Belong helps listeners feel more at home in their living spaces, more connected in their communities, and more engaged in their relationships. Topics cover everything from home organization and design to tips for successfully relocating and falling in love with a new city or town. We'll share ideas for getting to know your neighbors (if you want to), discovering the best your community has to offer, and enjoying life in all types of living spaces from single-family homes and condos to tiny homes and RVs.
    2022
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  • Episode 37 - How Storytelling Impacts Belonging

    Episode 37 - How Storytelling Impacts Belonging
    May 7 2024
    Northern Ireland native Gareth Higgins believes the presence of home exists inside each of us, and truthful storytelling can help us find it. A veteran of peace-building and violence reduction efforts in his home country, the sought-after speaker and author now lives in the U.S., where he writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world. Guest Bio Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the U.S. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and making justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He has been involved in peace-building and violence reduction in northern Ireland and helping address the legacy of conflict. Gareth received a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Belfast, and helped teach the world’s first graduate course in Reconciliation Studies at Trinity College Dublin. The author of The Seventh Story and How Not to Be Afraid also helped found the Wild Goose, New Story and Movies & Meaning festivals. He leads retreats in North America and Ireland; and also founded The Porch Magazine, an online group where members build community around slow conversation about beautiful and difficult things. Resources Visit Gareth's website (https://www.garethhiggins.net/) to read his blog and learn more about his books and upcoming retreats, workshops and events. Learn more about Gareth's book, How Not to Be Afraid or click here to purchase a copy. Learn more about Gareth's retreats in North America and Ireland. Check out The Porch Magazine, an online group where members build community around slow conversation about beautiful and difficult things. Learn more about the New Story and Movies and Meaning festivals. Download the e-book version of The Seventh Story: Us, Them and the End of Violence or purchase the related children's picture book, Cory and the Seventh Story. Rate & Review Let us know what you think about the show by posting a rating and review. Home Where You Belong Episodes & Resources Click here to check out the latest episodes of Home Where You Belong and resources referenced during the program. Contact Us Send questions, comments, feedback and story ideas via e-mail to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by filling out the online form on the contact page of our website. Mailing List You can subscribe to our mailing list on the contact page of our website. Social Media Interact with the podcast team and keep up with the latest news by subscribing to our Facebook page and Instagram account.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 36 - Care Patrol: Matching Seniors with Ideal Living Options

    Episode 36 - Care Patrol: Matching Seniors with Ideal Living Options
    Apr 9 2024
    In this episode, we delve into the complexities of finding the ideal living and care options for seniors with Allison Garner, Community Relations Manager of CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga. Discover how CarePatrol's nationwide network of senior care advisors eases the process, ensuring personalized recommendations for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or in-home care, all at no cost to clients. Guest Bio Allison Garner is Community Relations Manager for CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga in Tennessee. Allison is passionate about empowering seniors and their families as they face the complex challenge of finding the right senior living community. She listens carefully to all of her client’s needs, concerns and preferences before recommending appropriate levels of care such as: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or In-Home Care. Allison went through the same daunting experience recently when she helped find care for a friend’s loved one in Chattanooga. This experience gave her the passion that she has today to help families. A native of Chattanooga, Allison enjoys all of the outdoor activities the Scenic City has to offer. The mother of one daughter enjoys hiking, seeing live music, and volunteering. Prior to CarePatrol, Allison had a career as a Director of Sales & Marketing for over 5 years. Resources Learn more about CarePatrol's national organization. Learn more about CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga in Tennessee. Contact CarePatrol of Greater Chattanooga at (423) 718-5254. Listen to the MyCareAdvisors podcast brought to you by CarePatrol. Rate & Review Let us know what you think about the show by posting a rating and review. Home Where You Belong Episodes & Resources Click here to check out the latest episodes of Home Where You Belong and resources referenced during the program. Contact Us Send questions, comments, feedback and story ideas via e-mail to chip@homewhereyoubelong.com, or by filling out the online form on the contact page of our website. Mailing List You can subscribe to our mailing list on the contact page of our website. Social Media Interact with the podcast team and keep up with the latest news by subscribing to our Facebook page and Instagram account.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 35 - Dads Making a Difference

    Episode 35 - Dads Making a Difference
    Mar 29 2024
    James Woods was incarcerated four times for failing to pay child support before discovering a life-changing program called Dads Making a Difference. Offered by First Things First, a nonprofit organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the 13-week program helps delinquent Dads navigate the child support and legal systems; get and keep a good, steady job; see their children more often; and learn how to better relate to their children and the mother of their children. Dads Making a Difference transformed James' life and helped him discover a passion for helping other fathers realize their self worth.
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    32 mins
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First episode got me thinking

I really enjoyed hearing Chip talk with Melody Warnick about ideas on engaging more in the community you currently live in. Looking forward to listening to future episodes.

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