Good Neighbor Podcast: Auburn and Opelika

We sit down with Dr. Phillip Snider, an Osteopathic Physician in Auburn, to talk about treating head and neck pain and why whole-body structure can change how you feel day to day. We also dig into his work with vocal performance and the mindset that helped him pivot from nutrition to medicine and build a life that keeps evolving. • his work at Auburn Pediatric and Adult Medicine and the conditions he focuses on, including headaches and TMJ. • how he moved from dietitian and personal tra...

We talk with Greg Doepke of Aspire to Give about why humans are wired to give and how purpose helps us navigate life’s toughest transitions. Greg shares how small, everyday generosity builds self-leadership and mental agility, especially for young adults trying to find their way. • Aspire to Give’s core belief that giving is part of human nature • Using “the power of purpose” to move through uncertainty and change • Building character, mental agility, and self-leadership in ...

We share how Ru's Roots Foundation became a free adaptive gym serving preteens through adults with different needs and why community after high school matters. Hannah opens up about turning grief into a legacy, breaking access barriers, and inviting volunteers and donors to join the work. • free adaptive fitness for teens and adults with different needs • location and how to visit the facility • why post-school community and structure matter • origin story rooted in faith and loss • breaking...

We talk with Tama Ward of Curated Living and Company about turning a love of vintage goods and needlepoint into an online shop, local classes, and a fast-growing stitchers’ community. Her path from military moves to curated coziness shows how to pivot, build connection, and grow with purpose. • what curated living and company offers across vintage goods and needlepoint supplies • the military family journey shaping home style and secondhand savvy • moving from booth sales to online, pop-ups ...

We explore how hydro seeding protects land on large sites and why the trades offer real paths to success. Chad shares how a values clash at work led him to launch a faith-centered company that now restores ground for solar fields and major contractors. • what hydro seeding is and why it matters • where erosion control fits on solar and construction sites • how a job loss became a purpose-driven launch • myths about college as the only route to success • the role of faith and mission in daily...

We sit down with Elizabeth Boyle, general manager of Colab in downtown Opelika, to explore how a onetime Woolworths became a flexible home for private offices, coworking, and studios. The story blends renovation, hospitality, and community into a hub where work actually works. • What Colab offers across offices, coworking, conference rooms, and a shared studio • Renovation and expansion to 46 offices plus nearby satellites • Building history and ties to downtown Opelika • Elizabeth’s hospita...

We explore how the Oaks Retreat helps freshmen and transfer students find faith, friends, and a church home before classes begin, and how that Auburn-born idea scaled into the Oaks Collaborative across campuses nationwide. Trace shares the heart, the hurdles, and the leadership pipeline that turns a weekend into a year of mentorship. • What the Oaks Retreat is and who it serves • Why freshman fears and choices shape lifelong paths • Student-led model and leadership development pipeline • Gro...