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FALL 2026

You Found a Lump

A Farm-to-Table Life

Next Stop Chicago

Dr. Sugar Explains What Happens Next

Chef Gabriel Balderas on the Farm

Our Newest Nonstop City Escape

Seasons of Hardship & Harvest Kelly Johnson Shares Her Story of Faith & Resilience

Harvest to Healing Dr. Molly Boyd Gives Insight on Healing Page 2

ON THE COVER: Kelly Johnson PHOTOGRAPHY: Meredith Turton, Ofﬁce of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

Fall Front Porch Transitional Swaps for the Season

Passport to Wellness How to Travel, Recharge & Return Restored

Scrub-A-Dub Divas

At Home with Dr. Lindsey Pennington and Family

When the White Coat Comes Off

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Soaking Up Joy One Bathtub at a Time

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The first burst of cool autumn air gently drifted into our yard this morning, and honestly, it made us want to sing and do a little happy dance.

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how we love that first hint that summer is giving way to fall. Of course, you will probably hear us say something very similar when winter finally loosens its grip and spring begins to peek through. Isn’t it interesting how much we love the in-between seasons? Maybe it is because they bring change without demanding too much of us all at once. They energize us. They draw us outside. And, perhaps most of all, they create in us a yearning to gather. Over the past several weeks, we have had some of the sweetest, richest and most inspiring conversations with Lola contributors, clients and friends. Again and again, we have walked away wanting to know more—aware of stories yet to be told and reminded how much we need unhurried time together, where women can do what women have always done so beautifully: Page share life 4 with one another. You will find plenty of that within the pages of this Fall Lola. Kelly Johnson shares an extraordinary story of courage and faith—and of a life that unfolded in ways she never could have imagined. Hers is a beautiful reminder of the resilience of women and the remarkable grace that can emerge in some of life’s most difficult moments. Then, we step outside the surgery suite with Dr. Lindsey Pennington and discover the woman behind the white coat. Her story reminds us that the accomplished women we encounter in offices, operating rooms, boardrooms and businesses have full lives beyond the places where the world most often sees them. When the scrubs and white coat are laid aside, she is Lindsey. She is Mama. And she wears those names every bit as beautifully as she wears the title of doctor. There is something to learn from both of these women—and from so many others in this issue.

But Fall Lola isn’t going to let us sit still for long. She may inspire you to roll up your sleeves, use your hands and your imagination, to create a front porch that says Welcome—whatever the season. Or perhaps she will convince you to dig in the dirt and plant a few seeds after you meet Chef Gabriel Balderas, the talent behind Zuzul, El Cabo Verde and The Brine. You will learn more about his venture into regenerative farming. Great chefs curate great food, and this one is taking that philosophy all the way back to the soil—growing beautiful things with good health in mind. And then there is travel. It is never too late to plan a great getaway. Jessica Comegys takes us to Chicago, just as Shreveport Regional Airport prepares to welcome its newest nonstop destination. Dr. Natalia Luraguiz and Dr. Victoria Luraguiz help us think about something we don’t always consider while planning an adventure: how to prepare our bodies for travel and stay well before, during and after the trip. Because feeling good may be one of the most important things we can pack. Finally, we couldn’t possibly welcome fall without leaving room for a little fun. Enter the Scrub-a-Dub Divas—women who understand that sometimes the best thing you can bring to your community is laughter, joy and, apparently, a motorized bathtub. Yes, you read that correctly. You’ll have to turn the page to learn the rest. Harvest, health, travel, and a generous helping of the people, places, food, laughter and stories that make life in our corner of the South so wonderfully interesting. So, pour something warm, find a comfortable spot and stay awhile. We can’t wait for you to open the pages of Lola, and fall in love with the season.

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lump, a mass, a knot, a nodule, or whatever term you’d like to call it - finding one in your breast can be scary. Immediately, you are worried. Your mind races and quickly arrives at the worst-case scenario: Is this

cancer? Is this what a cancer feels like? Fortunately, approximately 80% of breast masses turn out to be non-cancerous. For those that are cancer, treatment and support are available. But first, it’s important to sort out what is actually going on in your breast. As I tell my patients, once we know what this is, we’ll know what to do about it. So take a deep breath, and let's walk through what actually happens next, from your first clinic visit to possible surgery.

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The Initial Examination Start with scheduling an appointment with your doctor. This can be your primary care doctor, your gynecologist, or a breast specialist. When you come in, we’ll get some information from you, such as when you first noticed the lump, whether it changes with your menstrual cycle, and if there is any cancer in your family medical history. Next up is a physical exam to evaluate the lump. We’ll also check the surrounding breast tissue, the chest wall, and the lymph nodes under your armpit and near your collarbone.

Targeted Imaging The next step after your physical exam is diagnostic imaging. Unlike a routine screening, this is a diagnostic evaluation that investigates the specific area of concern. The type of imaging we order depends on age and breast density. A 3D-diagnostic mammogram paired with an ultrasound is usually the best choice for women over 30, while an ultrasound alone is often the primary choice for younger women. In some complex or high-risk cases, we may also recommend a breast MRI.

Will I Need A Biopsy? You won't automatically need a biopsy. We only recommend one if your imaging shows an area that isn't clearly benign (aka non-cancerous). If your imaging looks fine, you may not need a biopsy at all. Radiologists classify imaging on a standard scale called BI-RADS. A finding of BI-RADS 4 or 5 means we will need a small tissue sample to get a definitive answer. In this case, we perform a needle biopsy. It is a minimally invasive, outpatient

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Seasons of Hardship and Harvest

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here are conversations that leave an imprint on your heart long after they end. Our visit with Kelly Johnson was one of those conversations. From the moment we stepped into her home, we were welcomed with warmth, laughter, and the kind of hospitality that immediately puts guests at ease. Yet what stayed with us long after we left was not the beautiful breakfast table or the easy fellowship—it was Kelly’s unwavering testimony of God’s faithfulness through every season of life. As the Fall Health & Harvest issue of Lola Magazine began to take shape, we found ourselves returning again and again to Kelly’s story. Harvest seasons rarely arrive without first enduring seasons of planting, waiting,

pruning, and growth. In many ways, her journey reflects each of those stages. What began as a conversation about family and service quickly became a testimony of healing, perseverance, and learning to trust God when circumstances seem impossible. As Kelly shared stories of loss, fear, recovery, motherhood, marriage, and faith, one truth emerged again and again: God’s faithfulness is often most visible when we look back and recognize His hand in every season. What follows is not a story about politics. It is a story about healing. It is a story about trust. And ultimately, it is a story about the harvest that comes when a life is surrendered to God.

As told by Kelly Johnson Mike and I met through mutual friends at a wedding. long, we were welcoming our third child (of four) into Our relationship grew quickly, and we were married the world. Throughout those formative years, God surrounded 364 days after we met, on May 1, 1999. From the very beginning, we both believed God brought us together us with faithful friends and prayer intercessors—people and we began our marriage the same way we continue it who would call at just the right moment to encourage and Page 12 today—devoted to prayer and seeking His will. We could remind us that we were not alone inApproved our journey. never have imagined in those early days what the future One summer day in 2007, we received a surprising would hold for us as a couple or that call from a godly man we knew and He would eventually call us to a path trusted, who reached out to warn us of public service. we were about to walk through what he Looking back, we can see clearly described as “the valley of the shadow of death.” He told us God had impressed now that God was preparing us all along. upon his heart that this journey would There was a time in my life when last for 45 days, but that we were not to fear had a strong grip on my heart. worry, “because death will not touch Before the birth of our second child, you as long as you do not doubt.” shortly after Mike and I had moved Mike and I were taken aback. We were both raised in Christian homes, back home to Northwest Louisiana and while we knew prophecy to be from Baton Rouge, my best friend, biblical, it was not something we Pam Kinnamore, was abducted and Kelly & Mike, circa 1999 were accustomed to hearing in such a killed by the Baton Rouge Serial Killer. That tragedy changed me. It introduced a level of direct way. But we also knew this man’s heart. He wasn’t fear I had never known, and it was something I had to calling to create fear—he was calling to remind us of God’s work very hard to overcome. At the same time, Mike’s sovereignty and to prepare us for what was ahead. work in constitutional law litigation was growing into a Just two weeks later, our family van was struck broad national religious liberty defense practice, and our family side in a devastating high-speed crash—one we should was growing as well. Life was moving quickly, and before not have survived. I was the most severely injured

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and sustained multiple injuries, including a spinal fracture that in almost all cases is fatal. In those perilous moments, Mike repeatedly reminded me that we could not doubt, because we knew that God would bring us through. Mike has always been deeply rooted in his faith, and doesn’t doubt God. I share that faith—but as my life hung in the balance— I prayed honestly and earnestly: “God, please don’t let me doubt your power and sovereignty…” I knew my human frailty could lead me there, so I asked Him to sustain my faith—to not allow doubt to overtake what I knew to be true. What happened next can only be described as God’s hand at work. Through a miraculous series of events, and in direct answer to the prayers of countless people, the open fracture of my vertebrae began to reattach, emergency surgery was no longer required, and approximately six and a half weeks later—roughly 45 days—my injuries were, for the most part, healed. Coincidence? Not a chance. Once again, God had

carried us through. This time, He restored my broken neck. I remember so clearly the moment He spoke to my heart, reminding me that just as He knit me together in my mother’s womb, He would knit my bones back together. And He did. There have been countless moments like this throughout our marriage—story after story of God’s faithfulness—each one reinforcing the truth that when circumstances seem impossible, He is still in control, still working all things together for our good. I also believe that God provides a very specific, tailored form of grace for His children when we walk through trials. That is why it is so important to know His Word—and to hear His voice when He speaks. And He does speak. He has spoken to my heart many times, especially during our time in the nation’s capital. Mike and I have always believed that we were called to walk together in whatever mission God placed before us. We felt that calling early in our marriage, but we could never have imagined it would lead us to Washington, 13

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D.C. We are deeply honored and humbled to serve our country in this season. I believe God has called and prepared Mike to be a warrior— and to stand firm in the faith, like Daniel in the Bible. And with that calling comes an immense level of responsibility. We both understand that the most important part of our work is to apply God’s truth to every decision. Mike’s deep background in the constitutional law and public policy, combined with our commitment to faith, help guide us as we navigate these historic times of unprecedented challenge for our country. There are simple, abiding truths that anchor me: I love God. I love our amazing country. I love and appreciate the people we serve and those who serve alongside us. And I am profoundly grateful for this season of leadership we have been given. We do not take it lightly. One of the things I have learned during our years in Washington is that people are often more alike than they are different. Despite what is sometimes portrayed, the 14

Capitol is not simply a place of division. There are certainly differences of opinion, but there are also meaningful relationships, mutual respect, and genuine friendships among those who serve. Living in this environment has reinforced something I have long believed: it is important to seek understanding and not rely on assumptions. It is so important for all of us to think critically, listen carefully, pursue truth, and exercise discernment. In a world filled with false information and competing voices, wisdom is more valuable than ever. Just as we tend a garden by pulling weeds and nurturing healthy growth, we must also tend our hearts and minds. What we allow to take root influences how we see our communities, our country, and one another. Stay informed. Stay engaged. And above all, seek truth with grace, humility, and an open heart. Life, at any stage, can feel overwhelming. I remember those early years as a young wife and mother with our busy life and so many responsibilities and demands. I

will never forget the sage advice of my pastor’s wife, Mrs. Pat Martin, who was in the twilight of her life. I sat down with her and asked, “How did you do it all? How can I do it all?” In her wise, gentle Southern way, she answered simply, “Honey, all you have to do is pray, read your Bible, and do the best you can.” I remember asking her again, thinking surely there had to be more. But she just repeated the same words: “Pray, read your Bible, and do the best you can.” At the time, it felt too simple. Now, I understand. As women, we often carry tremendous responsibility—our homes, our families, our work, our communities. But we were never meant to carry it all perfectly. We have to give ourselves grace. We don’t have to do everything. King Charles lll, Speaker Mike Johnson & Kelly Johnson We don’t have to do it all. Mike and I have always found great comfort in the has placed before us—to serve Him and our fellow man, as given us. That is our simple reminder of John Quincy Adams:“ Duty is ours; best we can, with all the gifts He hasApproved Page 15 results are God’s.” We are called to be faithful in what God duty. The results belong to Him.

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As we drove away from Kelly’s home, both of us found ourselves quietly reflecting on the many lessons woven throughout her story. For Sarah, it was the reminder that God remains present i n e ve r y s e a s on — even those marked by uncertainty, waiting, or unexpected change. Kelly’s words carried the wisdom of someone who has learned that faith is not built during easy days but strengthened through the difficult ones. Kelly Johnson, Sharon Landry, & Julia Letlow For me, it was a renewed appreciation for a passage of Scripture that both our families hold dear—Psalm 37. Throughout our

conversation, I was reminded of its timeless instruction: to trust in the Lord, delight in Him, commit our way to Him, and rest in His faithfulness. Perhaps that is the true harvest of Kelly’s story. Not the positions held. Not the titles earned. Not even the extraordinary experiences she and Mike have encountered along the way. The harvest is trust. It is the confidence that God remains faithful in every season—in times of abundance and uncertainty, in moments of healing and hardship, and in the ordinary days that shape a life. As we enter the season of harvest, may Kelly’s story encourage each of us to pause and reflect on the ways God has been at work in our own lives. The seeds He plants are not always visible in the moment. Yet, in His perfect timing, they grow into something beautiful. And when the harvest comes, we often discover that He has been carrying us all along.

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You Can’t Harvest What You Don’t Heal Dr. Molly Boyd, PhD, LPC-S LMFT

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I sit across from women every week who are tired in a way that sleep alone will not fix. They are often the people everyone counts on. They manage the schedules, remember the appointments, soothe the hurt feelings, and notice what everyone else needs. They are raising children, supporting spouses, helping aging parents, building careers, and quietly filling whatever gap appears in front of them. They are capable, strong women, and many of them are not okay. Some feel anxious, irritable, disconnected, or numb. Some are surrounded by people yet profoundly lonely. They can identify what everyone else needs but cannot answer a simple question about what they need. I understand how women arrive here. We become so accustomed to carrying pain quietly that we mistake emotional suppression for strength. We swallow grief, anger, disappointment, resentment, and unmet needs, because we do not want to burden anyone, disrupt our families, or appear ungrateful. There is always Page something more urgent to 19 handle. Someone else needs us. The work still has to be done. So we say we are fine, and we keep moving. We keep everyone else fed while parts of us slowly starve. Eventually, we can begin to function like machines. We complete the tasks, solve the problems, and respond to whatever needs our attention next. From the outside, we appear capable and composed. Inside, we are becoming detached from our own lives. But… trouble is…we are not machines. We have souls, and our souls need room to breathe. We need to know ourselves. We need connection, softness, rest, laughter, and play. We need dreams that belong to us and moments that are not measured by what we accomplish for someone else. Yet even when we find a quiet moment, many of us do not know how to be still. We reach for our phones. We scroll, work, shop, clean, organize, or turn on something to fill the silence. Sometimes what we call relaxing is really another way of avoiding ourselves.

Stillness can feel threatening when years of unacknowledged pain are waiting beneath the noise. If we slow down, we may have to admit that we are angry, grieving, or lonely. We might recognize how long it has been since we felt truly known by the person sleeping beside us. We may have to face the possibility that the life we have worked so hard to maintain is not a life in which we feel fully alive. Women are often praised for how much we can endure without inconveniencing anyone. We are expected to be grateful, pleasant, productive, and smiling. No one wants to be the “Debbie Downer.” But there is something freeing about finally saying, “I wear all these hats. I take care of everyone. I do everything I am supposed to do… and I am not okay.” That is not self-pity. It is honesty, and honesty is often where healing begins. Of course, emotional suppression is not always unhealthy. Sometimes setting a feeling aside allows us to care for a child, respond to a crisis, or simply make it through the day. It can Approved be protective. The problem comes when temporarily setting pain aside becomes the way we live. We put it on a shelf and never return for it. What we refuse to acknowledge does not disappear. It can continue shaping our relationships, choices, boundaries, self-worth, and capacity for joy. It may show up as anxiety, resentment, perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-functioning, chronic tension, or emotional numbness. Prolonged stress can also affect sleep, concentration, energy, and physical well-being. Our minds and bodies are connected, and often, our bodies tell us the truth long before our minds will allow us to consciously know it. In therapy, we sometimes talk about a person’s “window of tolerance,” the range in which we can experience emotion while remaining grounded enough to think and connect. Outside that range, we may become overwhelmed, panicked, or reactive. We may also move in the opposite direction and shut down, becoming numb, exhausted, or detached. Some women have lived

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between these states for so long that they assume it is simply who they are. Sometimes it takes a major life transition for them to notice. A woman may have been married for twenty-five or thirty years when her children begin leaving home. For decades, her life moved according to the rhythms of raising a family. Then the house becomes quiet. Without the constant movement of caregiving, everything she postponed begins floating to the surface. She notices her exhaustion and the grief she never allowed herself to feel. She may look at her husband and realize they no longer know one another. The marriage may have been distant for years, but the demands of family life made it possible not to name it. Now she has enough space to realize that she does not know herself either. There is a particular loneliness in being needed by everyone and known by no one. Often, these patterns begin long before adulthood. Many women learned early that love was easier to access when they were helpful, pleasant, successful, quiet, or undemanding. Perhaps there was little room for their anger, fear,Page sadness, or sensitivity. Maybe they became 20 responsible for other people’s emotions before they understood their own. They adapted. Children do that. But the little girl they once were did not stop needing connection, nurturing, protection, softness, margin, and play. She still wants to know that she is lovable when she is not being useful. This is why healing often requires grieving first. We grieve what happened, but we also grieve what did not happen: the comfort we needed, the protection that should have been there, the apology that may never come, and the years spent believing our needs were too much. We grieve the parts of ourselves we abandoned to preserve a relationship, maintain peace, or become acceptable to others. Healing does not require us to declare that everything in our past was terrible, nor is good therapy an endless excavation of painful memories. Healing should be paced and emotionally safe. The goal is not to drown in our feelings. It is to become able to feel them, understand what they may be telling us, and

choose how we want to respond. Anger may tell us that a boundary has been crossed. Resentment may reveal that we have been over-giving. Loneliness may expose the difference between being surrounded and being known. Numbness may be the mind’s way of saying, “This has been too much.” Our feelings are not always facts, and they should not make every decision for us. But they are not enemies. They carry information about our inner lives. “You can’t harvest what you don’t heal” does not mean we must become perfectly healed before we can experience joy. There is no perfectly healed person. It means we cannot neglect the soil of our souls indefinitely and still expect our lives to produce connection, peace, creativity, and joy. Healing may begin with something small: becoming still long enough to notice what is happening inside you, admitting that something hurt, journaling your honest feelings, or telling a friend, “I am really struggling right now.” You do not have to solve everything the moment you name it. You do not have to dismantle your life or reopen every wound at once. YouApproved may simply need to stop leaving yourself behind. Before anything new can grow, we must be willing to tend honestly to what has been hurting beneath the surface. And with every step toward healing, we move closer to the harvest that comes from discovering ourselves again.

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From Oaxaca to North Louisiana: A Farm-to-Table Life with Gabriel Balderas As Told by Gabriel Balderas | Photography by Brittany Strickland

I grew up in Oaxaca, Mexico, where food was never just food. It was the smell of herbs in the garden, the sound of hands working dough, the color of peppers drying in the sun, the wisdom of knowing when something was ready to harvest. It was family, culture, health, and respect — all growing from the same soil. In Oaxaca, you learn early that what you eat matters. You learn that the earth provides, but only if you take care of it. You learn that plants have purpose, animals have purpose, and nothing should be wasted. That way of life never left me. It followed me here to North Louisiana, and it lives in the food we serve at Zuzul, El Cabo Verde and now, The Brine. Why Shreveport Page 24– I loved the name when I heard it. Once I came here and visited, I knew this would be my new home. I never wanted to leave – except to visit my other homes. Shreveport has been good to me, so I will be good to Shreveport – bringing the best foods to my restaurants for my customers – and many are like my family. For me, farm-to-table is not a trend. It is not a marketing phrase. It is my lifestyle. I grow what I can on our farm because I believe food tastes better when it is close to the earth. Tomatoes, peppers,

greens, Brussels sprouts, herbs, native plants, and plants that remind me of home all have a place in my garden. Some thrive easily in North Louisiana. Others need more care. When the cold comes, I cut certain plants back and wrap them carefully with insulation. When the danger of freezing has passed, I unwrap them and begin again, watching for tender new growth. There is something sacred about that process. You learn patience. You learn faith. You learn that life often comes back quietly. I do not use pesticides in the way many people expect. Instead, I pay attention to the plants themselves. Some plants help redirect insects. Some protect others. Some invite beneficial creatures into the garden. Nature already Approved has a system; my job is not to overpower it, but to understand it. Even the snakes have their place. Most snakes we see in the garden are not enemies. Many are helpful. They control pests and keep balance. Of course, I watch carefully around the henhouse, but I do not believe in being afraid of the outdoors. I believe in respecting it. Here, at Nourishing Farms, everything has purpose. The chickens, quail, ducks, and geese we raise are part of the full farm-to-table experience at our restaurants, all done with proper licensing and care. Our goats are

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Hungry for More? Gabriel Balderas is the owner and chef at El Cabo Verde and Zuzul Coastal Cuisine in Shreveport, La, The Brine in Bossier City, La, and Papalotl in Oaxaca, Mexico. He also owns Nourishing Farms in North Louisiana. To learn more or book reservations at one of Gabe’s restaurants, follow them online. @elcaboverde | @zuzulcoastalcuisine | @thebrinebossier | @papalotloax

milking goats, and yes, I make cheese. The animals help maintain the land, fertilize the soil, and keep cleared areas healthy. The pigs disturb the base of trees and naturally till the ground. Free-range poultry moves across the property because their waste is good for the soil — but only when it is spread naturally, not concentrated in one place. Even our seafood has a story. I carefully curate seafood from the docks along the coast. When we use oysters, the shells are not discarded. They are ground and returned to the garden, replenishing nutrients in the soil. That is regenerative farming. It is not just growing. It is restoring. The farm is arranged for natural water collection, retention, and irrigation. The wooded areas provide shade for the animals. Compost returns life to the garden. What comes from the land is used, reused, and honored. I believe stewardship is one of our greatest responsibilities. We are not owners of the earth as much as we are caretakers. When you grow food, raise animals, and cook for people, you begin to understandPage how25 connected everything is. The soil, the rain, the insects, the animals, the herbs, the hands that harvest, the hands that cook, and the people who gather around the table — it is all one story. At Zuzul, El Cabo Verde and The Brine, guests taste more than a recipe. They taste where I come from. They taste Oaxaca. They taste Louisiana. They taste the garden, the farm, the coast, and the care behind every ingredient. This is the way I grew up. This is the way I cook. This is the way I live. And when someone sits at my table, I want them to feel nourished — not just fed.

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Before hauling everything away, look at what can stay. On our fall porch, the architecture, existing shrubs, brick beds, urns, hanging lantern lighting and rocking chairs already created structure. Those pieces work just as beautifully at Christmas. Think of them as the little black dress of your front porch. The season changes with the accessories. LOLA TIP: Invest in a few substantial containers, lanterns or planters you can use year-round. Changing what goes in and around them is much easier—and less In Progress expensive—than starting from scratch each season.

Visual Feature: Front ast fall, we shared the ingredients for creating PorchofTransition a welcoming Southern entrance—layers STEP 2: Clear the Obvious Fall Page 30

pumpkins and gourds, colorful crotons, mums, natural textures and plenty of seasonal warmth. Many in our region already have full festive

displays on your doorsteps, and before long, it will be time to transition to the most wonderful season of all! This got us thinking: What if we took the same porch and carried it straight into Christmas without completely dismantling the framework? The answer may make holiday decorating a whole lot easier. A beautiful seasonal porch doesn’t have to be completely reinvented every few months. If you begin with good bones—established landscaping, substantial planters, a welcoming doorway and a few pieces you love—the transition from Harvest to Holidays can be surprisingly simple. The secret is to keep, remove, replace and layer. 30

Pumpkins, gourds and overtly autumn-colored accessories have done their job. Remove them first, along with mums and any tired seasonal plants. But don't strip the porch bare. Green shrubs, topiaries, magnolia and other evergreen elements can remain and become part of your holiday foundation. Suddenly, you have a clean canvas without actually beginning at zero.

STEP 3: Make a Seasonal Plant Swap This may be the easiest transformation of all. Where fall brought mums and crotons, winter calls for plants that can carry color through a Southern holiday season. Think pansies and violas, ornamental kale and cabbage, dusty miller, snapdragons and dianthus, layered around existing evergreen shrubs. Then bring the unmistakable holiday color closer to the protected porch with pots of brilliant red poinsettias. The result feels lush and intentional—not like seasonal decorations were simply placed on top of a fall landscape. One caution: Poinsettias are tropical plants and need protection when temperatures drop, so keep them in sheltered locations and bring them inside when freezing weather threatens – or look for high-quality faux editions.

STEP 4: Trade Fall Foliage for Evergreen Replace autumn wreaths and fall garland with fresh or realistic evergreen. Cedar, pine and magnolia are particularly beautiful on a Southern home because they feel natural to the landscape rather than overly decorated. Frame the doorway first. Then carry greenery across the porch or around columns to connect the entire space. And don't worry about making every branch perfectly symmetrical. Slightly loose, organic greenery often looks more believable—and more beautiful.

STEP 5: Add the Holiday Statement Pieces Fall had pumpkins. The holiday season needs its own stars. For our winter transformation, nutcrackers bring height, personality and just enough Page 31 while softly whimsy to the entrance, lit trees tucked near the doors create vertical balance. The lesson isn't necessarily that every porch needs a six-foot nutcracker- although we fully support this movement. It's that every porch benefits from one or two elements with enough scale to be seen from the street.

A pair of trees, oversized lanterns, beautiful urns filled with greenery or substantial nutcrackers can do the job. Think bigger—and use fewer pieces.

STEP 6: Layer in the Glow If greenery changes the season, lights create the magic. Warm white lights woven through garland and trees add dimension as daylight fades. Lanterns placed along the steps provide another layer of warmth and make the entrance feel welcoming rather than simply decorated. Stick with one light temperature throughout. Mixing cool bluewhite lights with warm golden lights can make even beautiful décor feel disconnected.

STEP 7: Finish With Bright Color—But Don't Overdo It

The 30-Minute Transition Checklist If you're short on time, remember this: 9 REMOVE: Pumpkins, gourds, mums and obviously fall accessories. 9 KEEP: Urns, lanterns, furniture, evergreen shrubs and neutral containers. 9 SWAP: Fall annuals for coolseason color. 9 ADD: Evergreen garland, wreaths, poinsettias and lighted trees. 9 LAYER: Nutcrackers or another statement piece, warm lights and lanterns. 9 FINISH: A few beautiful bows, pillows or touches of rich holiday hues.

then—stop. Because Visual Feature: Front9 And perhaps the best decorating In Progress advice for any season is Porch Transition knowing when you're finished. Reds and pinks are powerful. You don't need much. Poinsettias come in a variety of colors, paired with velvet bows, berries and a seasonal pillow or throw are enough to carry bright holiday color across the porch. Repeating the same colorful notes in several places creates rhythm without overwhelming the house.

Notice what we didn't say: cover every available surface. Your home should still be the star.

One Porch. Two Seasons.

Side by side, our fall and holiday porches look completely different. But look a little closer and you'll see that much of the foundation never changed. That's the beauty of decorating mindfully instead of starting over from scratch. Build a porch you love. Invest in a few hardworking pieces. Let your landscaping and home provide the foundation. Then, as one season gives way to another, edit what has passed, keep what still works and add just enough to welcome what comes next. After all, in the South, the front porch has never been just decoration. It's our way of saying, “Come on in.” 31

When the White Coat Comes Off

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r. Lindsey Pennington, founder and surgeon at Pennington Facial Plastics, has built a career around precision. At home, she is learning the beauty of presence. There is a small pause between Dr. Lindsey Pennington’s two worlds, and it happens before she enters her home. At the end of a workday, Lindsey pulls in, turns off the car and waits. Sometimes for five minutes. Sometimes ten. She finishes an email, scrolls for a moment on her phone, sends a message to a friend— anything that allows the highly focused brain she has depended upon all day to begin changing gears. Because on the other side of the door are two children and a husband who do not need Dr. Pennington. They need Mommy and Lindsey. That distinction has taken some practice. “There was a time when I would come home and start directing orders, then expect my home life to work like it does in the OR,” Lindsey admits. Homework. In Progress Showers. Bedtime. Tomorrow’s schedule. She can look at a clock and calculate exactly how many minutes remain for each task. It is the surgeon in her—the woman trained to anticipate, organize, execute and account for every detail. Then her husband, Dr. Andrew Larson, would gently interrupt. “That sounded like Dr. Pennington,” he would say. “That didn’t sound like Mommy.” And she knew exactly what he meant.

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Not everything valuable needs to be perfected. Some things simply need to be enjoyed. For a woman whose professional life has been shaped by precision, excellence and an almost relentless drive toward improvement, Lindsey Pennington is learning something important in this season of her life: Not everything valuable needs to be perfected. Some things simply need to be enjoyed.

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If her name is familiar well beyond North Louisiana, there is good reason. Patients travel to Pennington Facial Plastics from across the country and beyond, placing extraordinary trust in the surgeon whose hands will change the face they see in the mirror. Yet Lindsey is careful about that trust. Her consultations have gradually expanded to two hours because, she says, she cannot know enough about a person in a brief appointment. She wants to understand not simply what a patient hopes to change, but why. She watches how carefully they have prepared, what questions they ask and whether the relationship between surgeon and patient can sustain the vulnerability of surgery. “This isn’t just a sales job,” she explains. Sometimes the most responsible answer is no. 34

That discernment has come with experience—and with learning to trust something Lindsey jokingly calls her “spidey sense.” Her intuition, she says, serves her as a surgeon, a business owner and a mother. Over time, she has learned that ignoring it usually costs her more than listening to it. Perfectionism is woven deeply into Lindsey’s personality. She sees what could be better. She notices details. She pushes herself and the people around her. For years, she thought that meant she should be able to make almost anything work—with employees, systems, even relationships. If something failed, her first instinct was often to ask what she should have done differently. Eventually she learned that every person does not belong on every team, every patient is not the right fit for every practice and every disappointment is not evidence of personal failure. “Mistakes are feedback,” she says. Her philosophy is simple: learn from them, adjust and do not keep making the same one. That combination of science, creativity and curiosity was cultivated long before medical school. Lindsey did not grow up as the privileged daughter of two In Progress established physicians. She grew up watching her parents become physicians. Her mother had been a calculus teacher. Her father had a Ph.D. in geriatric psychology. While Lindsey and her brother were young, both parents entered medical training, and the family moved for rotations, internships and residencies. The journey to her parent’s career goals wasn’t always easy, and there were times when they all worked together to cover expenses. In New Orleans, her parents supplemented the family income by making jewelry and selling it. Lindsey and her brother were part of the enterprise, counting the day’s cash into categories—rent, food, expenses. Entrepreneurship was not something she studied later. It was something she lived from an early age. So was medicine. In fact, one of Lindsey’s favorite childhood memories now seems like an early glimpse of the surgeon she would become. While the family was living in New Orleans, her father came across a small alligator that had been struck by a car, and rather than simply leaving it there, he brought it home. Lindsey’s mother

was completing pathology rotations at the time, so what followed was perhaps perfectly normal in the Pennington household: a backyard anatomy lesson. Together, they examined the alligator, exploring its organs and even discovering crawfish in its stomach. Lindsey laughs at the memory now. No wonder she became a surgeon. In her childhood home, curiosity was encouraged. Art was encouraged. Science was not intimidating or sterile; it was something to explore. “I’ve always been both,” Lindsey says of art and science. Today those two sides meet in her work. Anatomy and training give her structure and discipline. But artistry allows her to envision beauty and possibility. The same balance exists at home. Lindsey and Andrew have been together since 2002— a journey that began in college at Tulane, then medical school, residency, careers and children. They were married for ten years before becoming parents and spent portions of their medical training living apart. Those years were not always easy. In fact, Lindsey is refreshingly honest in her reflection of marriage. “We have been through things you could Page get divorced over,” she says. “And we continually 35 choose us.”

Their marriage, she says, has required work, communication and an intentional decision to keep choosing one another. They have made counseling part of that work, even rearranging Lindsey’s schedule to protect regular time for it. She compares the practice of showing up for counseling to going to the gym. A strong relationship still needs exercise. “We have good, healthy muscles now,” she says. “I don’t want those muscles to go away.” Working together has added another layer. Andrew serves as the anesthesioligist at Pennington Facial Plastics, and, on days away from the operating room, functions as a financial and operational partner in the practice. At home, however, his wisdom often appears in quieter ways. “He doesn’t talk a lot,” Lindsey says. “And when he talks, it’s worth listening to.” He understands how she receives information. He knows when she is overwhelmed. He recognizes when the intensity that makes her excellent in surgery has followed her through the door. Together they have learned to divide family responsibilities according to where each functions best. Mornings belong largely to Lindsey.In She schedules her first Progress patient later so she can have breakfast with the children

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while everyone is rested. They talk about the day ahead without the urgency of work pressing into the room. Evenings are different. Andrew has more patience for the mechanics of bedtime, so he handles much of it. Once teeth are brushed, pajamas are on and the tasks are finished, it is Lindsey’s cue to step in and be Mommy with bedtime stories and individual time with each child. She lies beside them–no timer, no checklist, and no instructions. Just conversation. “I can just be Mommy,” she says. Perhaps nowhere did Lindsey understand that need for presence more clearly than during a month her family 36

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spent in Italy. After an exceptionally difficult season in business, she was depleted. Andrew, knowing his wife well enough to understand that an instruction to “take time off ” might only make her resist, approached the problem differently. He showed her the numbers. Her student loans were paid. Their family was secure. She had permission— not from him, but from the reality in front of her—to pause. So the family went to Italy. They rented a small apartment. Lindsey went to the grocery store. She stayed largely away from social media. She ate pasta. She spent ordinary days with her children. “I felt like I got to know my kids better,”

she says. She came home restored—and with a clearer understanding of what she wanted life to hold. Interestingly, the future Lindsey and Andrew are building does not look more glamorous. It looks more grounded. The family has taken on a small farm. There

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Maybe that is what success looks like now. Not doing everything. Knowing what deserves you. Lindsey has even begun narrowing portions of her practice, recognizing that growth for growth’s sake can dilute what she values most: being personally present with her surgical patients. Andrew reminded her that surgery was always the thing she loved. And if she ever changed her mind about the focus on surgery? She could build again. “You can put me in any city anywhere,” Lindsey says, “and I know that I can do this.” There is confidence in those words, but it is a different confidence than the kind that comes from believing nothing will go wrong. Lindsey knows things go wrong. She has bad days. She cries. She worries. She gets tired. She makes mistakes. She is human—and she wants people to know it. What has separated her, she believes, is not some extraordinary immunity to fear or failure. It is showing up anyway. Near the end of our conversation, we asked Lindsey whether, after all these years of education, training and building a practice, she still looks forward to coming In Progress to work. “Absolutely.” Then we asked about home. The answer came just as quickly. She cannot wait to hear what happened at school. She wants the stories, the details, the funny things she missed while she was working. And when the kids were away for sleep-away summer camp, Lindsey and Andrew searched the parent portal for a glimpse of the fun the kids were having. Their lives fascinate her. These little humans, as she calls them, are growing faster than she imagined. Tomorrow, patients will once again place their trust in Dr. Lindsey Pennington. She will study faces. Make decisions. Anticipate complications. Notice details others might miss. She will be exacting. She will be Dr. Pennington. And then, eventually, she will take off the white coat. She will pull into her garage, sit for a few minutes, and when she walks through the door, she will practice another kind of excellence entirely. The kind that asks her to put down everything else, listen to a story, and simply come home.

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It’s a tie between sitting alone Page porch 37 on my back or taking a hot bath — either way, alone and in complete silence. By the end of the day, silence is a luxury.

are cows now, with chickens and a vegetable garden in the plans. Lindsey is learning to plant, grow things and harvest from ground to table. Andrew, whose South Louisiana family has deep farming and cooking roots, finds joy in returning to those traditions. His parents have moved into the home as part of a multigenerational family. Their children cook. They are learning responsibility. Lindsey’s daughter has an art room where mess is welcome because creativity matters more than keeping the markers capped. Lindsey never planned the homestead. Andrew did. And after years in which so much of their family life revolved around her medical training, her practice and the demands of her career, Lindsey loves that this chapter reflects something that brings him joy.

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CHRISTMAS ARRIVES.

START ON THE CHICAGO RIVER. The Chicago Architecture Center’s river cruise is much more than a sightseeing boat ride. As you glide beneath bridges and through the heart of downtown, some of Page the city’s 41 most recognizable buildings rise dramatically on either side of you while expert guides tell the stories of the architects and events that shaped the skyline. Even if you think architecture isn’t your thing, the perspective from the water might change your mind. From there, let the day unfold. Walk through Millennium Park. Spend a few hours with Monet, Renoir and Seurat at the Art Institute of Chicago. Shop Michigan Avenue. Stop somewhere for a long lunch because you’re on vacation and lunch absolutely should involve a glass of wine. Then go back to your hotel, change clothes and head out again for dinner, theater and cocktails. Choosing where to stay may be the hardest decision of the weekend. Chicago has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to fabulous hotels, from grand dames dressed to the nines for Christmas to historic landmarks and sleek modern stays overlooking the river. But if you can wait until mid-November, Chicago becomes something else entirely.

On November 20, Christkindlmarket opens in Daley Plaza, bringing one of Europe’s most beloved holiday traditions to the middle of downtown Chicago. Inspired by the centuriesold Christmas market in Nuremberg, Germany, the market fills the plaza with little red-and-white wooden stalls selling handmade ornaments, gifts and traditional German treats. Imagine stepping out into the cold with Christmas lights glowing overhead. The smell of roasted nuts and warm pretzels drifts through the air. Someone hands you a mug of chocolate, there’s bratwurst sizzling nearby, Christmas music playing and people bundled in scarves wandering between stalls looking for ornaments to take home. For a few hours, downtown Chicago feels a little like Christmas in Europe. And you got there on a nonstop flight from Shreveport. The timing gets even better the very next evening. Approved On November 21, the Magnificent Mile officially welcomes the holidays with its annual Lights Festival. More than a million lights illuminate over 200 trees along Michigan Avenue as floats, marching bands and

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shopping along Michigan Avenue, then trade your shopping bags for afternoon tea beneath a towering Christmas tree. As evening falls, head to Millennium Park to see the city’s Christmas tree glowing against the skyline or lace up a pair of skates and take a few laps surrounded by skyscrapers. And then there are the evenings. Chicago’s theater scene is reason enough to plan a weekend, but during the holidays, *The Nutcracker* adds another layer of magic. The Joffrey Ballet’s version is uniquely Chicago, reimagining the story against the backdrop of the 1893 World’s Fair. Follow it with a late dinner or tuck into a dimly lit cocktail bar while the temperature drops outside. You don’t have to accomplish all of it. In fact, I hope you don’t. Leave room for wandering. Stop when something smells good. Duck into a beautiful hotel lobby just to see the Christmas decorations. Walk along

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( Historic + Fun: Article p3: Fall TravelChicago Athletic Association That’s the Page beauty42of a long weekend in a city like Chicago. You aren’t Approved there to check off a list. You’re thereChicago to step into a completely different ( Modern + Stylish: Feature Pendry Chicago rhythm for a few days. the river after dark. Order dessert. Stay out later than you planned.

And just when the Christmas lights come down, Chicago gives us another reason to return. When spring arrives, so does baseball. Picture walking into Wrigley Field on a sunny afternoon with the smell of popcorn and hot dogs in the air. You hear vendors calling from the aisles, see the ivy beginning to cover the outfield walls and then hear that unmistakable crack when the bat connects with the ball. It’s America’s pastime in one of America’s most storied ballparks. Maybe that’s the best part of this new nonstop: Chicago isn’t a city you need to see all at once. Go for Christmas and come back for baseball. Go for the architecture and return for the restaurants. Spend one weekend wandering museums and Michigan Avenue and another doing little more than eating well and exploring a neighborhood you missed the first time. A great long weekend doesn’t have to start with a three-hour drive, a connection or an elaborate itinerary. Now it starts at the airport right down the road, with a direct flight to somewhere that feels worlds away. Chicago, we’ll see you soon. 42

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A wonderful vacation should leave us restored— Page 44 dehydrated and feeling as not exhausted, though we need another week to recover. he secret is not following a perfect wellness routine while traveling. It is preparing your body before departure, making intentional choices during the trip and giving yourself time to reset when you return.

activity that often accompanies sightseeing. Review your prescriptions before leaving. Make sure you have enough medication for the entire trip, plus several additional days in case of delays. Place essential prescriptions in your carry-on—not in checked luggage. International travelers may need specific vaccines, preventive medications or additional health precautions. Discuss your itinerary with your physician or a travel-medicine specialist at least four to six weeks before international travel. Finally, manage your schedule and expectations. Trying to complete several weeks of work during the final 48 hours before departure can increase stress and weaken the body’s resilience. Whenever possible, create a calmer evening before leaving.

Prepare Before You Leave Travel wellness begins several days before the suitcase is packed. One of the biggest mistakes people make is staying up late preparing for a trip and beginning vacation already sleep-deprived. During the week before traveling, prioritize consistent sleep, adequate hydration and nourishing meals. Wearable devices such as an Oura Ring™, Hume Health band or Eight Sleep® system can help you monitor trends in sleep, heart-rate variability and recovery. Protect Your Body on Travel Days Continue moving your body, but do not exhaust it. Hydration is one of the simplest and most effective Walking, strength training and mobility exercises can travel tools. Airplane cabins have low humidity, and prepare you for long periods of sitting and the increased inadequate fluid intake can contribute to headaches, 44

fatigue, constipation and dry skin. Begin hydrating before your flight and drink water regularly throughout the day. Keeping your skin hydrated during the flight is also important. Limit excessive alcohol and caffeine because both can disrupt sleep and may contribute to dehydration. Alcohol can make you feel sleepy initially, but it frequently reduces sleep quality, worsens jet lag and lowers overnight heartrate variability. For some patients, we often recommend a physiciansupervised vitamin C IV before traveling as part of an individualized wellness plan. IV therapy is not necessary or appropriate for everyone, and patients should be medically evaluated before receiving an infusion. Movement is equally important. During a long flight, stand and walk periodically when it is safe. While seated, move your ankles, flex your calves and avoid remaining in one position for many hours. During a long drive, schedule regular stops to walk and stretch. Compression socks may benefit travelers who experience swelling or have an increased risk of blood clots. Pack nourishing Page 45 snacks so hunger does not leave you dependent on airport convenience foods. Good options include nuts, fruit, vegetables, cheese and protein bars with minimal added sugar. To reduce exposure to illness, wash your hands frequently, carry hand sanitizer and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Cleaning tray tables, armrests and other frequently touched surfaces may also help. A wellfitting mask can provide additional protection in crowded terminals and airplanes, especially for travelers at higher risk of complications from respiratory infections. Avoid experimenting with unfamiliar sleep medications during a flight. Alcohol and THC gummies can affect people unpredictably, impair coordination and worsen sleep quality, even when they initially cause drowsiness.

Drink water throughout the day. Consider adding an electrolyte product you tolerate well, such as Ultima Replenisher®, when sweating heavily or spending significant time in the heat. Include protein and produce in at least two meals. Walk, stretch or move your body. Wear supportive tennis shoes for long walks—even on the beach if walking barefoot aggravates your feet or back. Protect a reasonable sleep window. Apply sunscreen and reapply as directed, generally at least every two hours and after swimming or sweating. If you are looking forward to a special dinner, enjoy it without guilt. Choose a lighter, protein-rich breakfast and lunch, remain active during the day and savor the foods that are truly meaningful to you rather than eating everything simply because it is available. Avoid heavy dinners after 7 p.m. whenever possible. Vacations are also meant to support mental wellness. Resting by the pool, sleeping a little later and enjoying an unhurried meal are not failures in your routine. They are part of recovery. Practice breathwork, be present with the people around you and take intentional breaks from the Approved constant dopamine loop of your phone.

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a Pause Travelers sometimes ignore constipation, missed medication doses, heat exposure and early symptoms of illness because they do not want to lose vacation time. Unfortunately, pushing through warning signs can cost more time later. Before leaving, identify how to access medical care at your destination and confirm what your health insurance covers while traveling. People with recurrent urinary tract infections, asthma exacerbations, chronic bronchitis or other established medical conditions may benefit from a physicianprescribed standby treatment plan. Antibiotics should only be carried and used under a physician’s direction, Enjoy the Vacation Without Abandoning with clear instructions regarding when and how to take Your Health them. If you have a concierge physician, many secure Healthy travel should not feel like punishment. You communication apps work internationally, allowing you do not have to choose between enjoying a beautiful to contact your physician for guidance while traveling. meal and caring for your body. Instead of aiming for If you are receiving peptides prescribed by a boardperfection, choose a few wellness anchors each day: certified physician trained in peptide and longevity 45

medicine, make sure you have an adequate supply for your trip. In our practice, we may incorporate TB4 into an individualized travel and recovery protocol when clinically appropriate. Peptide therapy should always be prescribed and monitored by a knowledgeable medical professional— not purchased from an unverified online source. Some peptides and injectable medications require refrigeration. At Wellness by Dr. Natalia, we provide specialized travel containers for our peptide patients to help maintain the proper temperature during transportation. We also incorporate neuropeptides into individualized treatment plans when appropriate to support recovery and sleep during vacations, as well as neuroplasticity. Before traveling, confirm each medication’s storage requirements and carry a copy of the prescription or physician documentation. International travelers should also verify whether their medications and supplies are permitted in the destination country. Recover When You Return Home Return to your normal routine promptly but gently. During the first4624 to 72 hours, focus on hydration, Page nourishing meals, daylight exposure, gentle movement and a consistent bedtime. If tracking body composition is part of your wellness plan, consider updating your measurements with a complete InBody® assessment after you have rehydrated and returned to your usual routine. You are more than the number on a scale. A body-composition assessment provides estimates of muscle mass, body fat, visceral fat and hydration status, although travel-related fluid changes can temporarily affect results. The goal of travel wellness is not perfection. It is resilience. With thoughtful preparation and a few dependable habits, we can fully enjoy the meals, adventures and late-night conversations that make travel memorable—and still return home feeling energized, restored and ready for what comes next. Build beautiful memories, but remember: health is the new wealth. On every trip, we have an opportunity to model healthy choices for our friends and loved ones. Lead with love, kindness and health during every step of your journey.

Build a Physician-Approved Travel Wellness Kit Every traveler’s kit should reflect their personal medical history, destination and planned activities. Beyond regular prescriptions, a basic kit may include:

✹List of medications, allergies and emergency contacts ✹Copies of insurance information ✹Acetaminophen or other pain reliever ✹Antihistamine for allergies ✹Rescue inhalers, epinephrine or other condition-specific emergency medications ✹Antacid, nausea and other gastrointestinal medications

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✹Bandages, antiseptic wipes and antibiotic ointment ✹Sunscreen, insect repellent and aloe gel ✹Hand sanitizer and well-fitting masks ✹Compression socks ✹A thermometer Natalia Luraguiz, MD, is a board-certified physician and founder of Wellness by Dr. Natalia in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she focuses on concierge primary care, preventive health, longevity and personalized wellness. Maria Victoria Luraguiz, MD, is a board-certified physician and the medical director of Peptide and Regenerative Medicine at Wellness by Dr. Natalia, where she focuses on concierge medicine, longevity, peptide therapy and regenerative medicine.

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For 68 years, the women of the East Ridge Women’s Golf Association (ERWGA) have cultivated one of ShreveportBossier’s most enduring traditions: the East Ridge Women’s Road Runner Invitational. Founded in 1958, the ERWGA was established with a simple yet lasting purpose: to promote the game of golf throughout Shreveport, Bossier City and the surrounding communities. Nearly seven decades later, that mission remains at the heart of everything they do. Each year, the Road Runner Invitational brings together women who share an appreciation for the game, the competition, and perhaps most importantly, the friendships forged along the way. What began as a local gathering has grown into a tournament with a regional reputation, drawing players from across Texas, Arkansas and Alabama. For these women, the journey to East Ridge Page 48 is about more than a tee time. It’s about returning to a place where familiar faces are waiting, old friendships are renewed, new ones begin, and the traditions of women’s golf are celebrated as enthusiastically as the competition itself. There is an unmistakable elegance to a ladies’ golf invitational—the anticipation of the first tee, the laughter between rounds, the spirited competition and the stories shared long after the clubs have been put away. The Road Runner embodies all of it. Over the decades, countless women have walked the fairways of East Ridge, each leaving a small part of her own story behind. Generations of golfers have helped shape the character of ERWGA, creating a legacy that extends well beyond the tournament itself. That legacy may be the greatest measure of the Road Runner’s success. In an era when traditions can easily fade, the East Ridge Women’s Road Runner Invitational continues to thrive because it represents something timeless: a love of golf and the enduring friendships that grow from it. Sixtyeight years in, the Road Runner remains a celebration of the women who play the game, the communities that support it and the traditions that keep them coming back. The fairways may change with the seasons, but some traditions are worth carrying forward. For the ladies of East Ridge, the Road Runner is one of them.

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events throughout the year and beyond Louisiana. Wherever people need a reason to smile, the Divas want to show up—preferably in a bathtub. Of course, deciding to ride around town in motorized claw-foot tubs and actually building them are two very different things. Ready for Layout Enter the husbands.

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The search began. Claw-foot tubs—located. Motorized scooters—found. Enclosed trailers—purchased. Then came bright paint, glitter, rhinestones, feathers, plastic bubbles and anything else capable of transforming an old bathtub into a Diva-worthy ride. The women dreamed up designs and themes while the men tackled the not-so-small task of making the bathtubs mobile. Before long, another group was born: the Scrub-a-Dub Diva Pit Krewe. Yes, the men have uniforms. Hot-pink jackets, jeweled lapels and, naturally, specially designed beads. Before the Pit Krewe could send their Divas rolling into the streets, somebody had to make sure these contraptions actually worked. That led to one of our favorite parts of the story: grown men secretly test-driving motorized bathtubs through driveways and neighborhoods—often under the cover of darkness. After all, what would the neighbors think? For months, the operation stayed under wraps, with the women saving their big reveal for the

fall edition of Lola and their debut at The Witches Ride allowing negativity to take over something created to of Minden. bring women together. Instead, they want to invest in one another, celebrate individuality, encourage friendship NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S BATHTUB With no two tubs alike, each Diva chose a theme, and remind women of the power of lifting up the person complete with coordinating costumes and hats. The tubs beside you. And perhaps this sums it up best: “Together, we scrub became extensions of the women riding them—colorful, away negativity, soak in joy, creative, individual and just a and leave every parade, event little over the top. But beneath and community we serve a the rhinestones, feathers, little brighter than we found it.” bubbles and horsepower Maybe that is what this story is is something much more really about. The bathtubs are meaningful. These women are hilarious. The costumes will choosing joy. be fabulous. The Pit Krewe in They want children to those hot-pink, jeweled jackets point when they roll past and may deserve a story of their grandchildren to see them own. But the magic isn’t really having fun. They want families in the tubs. to laugh and wave. They want It’s in a group of women people along a parade route to who decided friendship wonder what in the world they deserves to be nurtured; joy are seeing—and then smile. deserves to for beLayout shared and Most Page of all,51 they want Ready growing older certainly doesn’t other women to see them and mean the fun has to stop. recognize that there is still Someday, these friends hope plenty of life to be lived after they can sit together, look back children are grown, careers at the photographs, remember change, families evolve and life moves into its next season. Women can still do something completely unexpected. the parades, the laughter and those ridiculous late-night They can make new memories, be ridiculous, serve bathtub test drives, and say, “I can’t believe we did that.” We hope they do—again and again. Because sometimes others and laugh until their sides hurt. They can climb into a rhinestone-covered motorized bathtub, put on a the best way to make a difference is to serve. Sometimes fabulous hat and roll right down the middle of the street. it’s to encourage another woman. And sometimes? You put on a fabulous hat, climb into a motorized SCRUBBING AWAY THE NEGATIVITY bathtub and take your friends along for the ride. Giving back was built into the organization from the beginning. As a nonprofit, the group plans to support charitable organizations meaningful to its members and use the attention generated by all that bathtub fun to To learn more about upcoming make a tangible difference in the community. For these Scrub-a-Dub Divas events or to Divas, spreading joy isn’t only about making people become a corporate sponsor, laugh. It is also about how women treat one another. contact Kelly Dick, Captain, Their bylaws include a straightforward rule: No at scrubadubdivas@gmail.com. drama. No tearing one another down. No gossip. No

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ecently, we’ve been spending a lot of time sitting at tables with incredible, inspiring individuals. Some are business owners we’ve just met, some we’re reacquainting ourselves with, and some are old friends turned family. Around these tables, we’re finding people with different perspectives, expertise, experiences, and creative gifts, and we’re creating space for them to dream, share, invest, and grow together. It’s not lost on me how privileged we are to have a seat at these tables, much less to set them ourselves. I remember what it felt like on the outside looking in. When I saw groups of successful or interesting people gathered around a table, discussing big ideas and making plans, I’d think, “If I could be a fly on the wall. ” I admired them from a distance, assuming Page 53 there was some invisible threshold I needed to cross before I could be included. Then something shifted. I started asking for meetings, coffees, and dinners with people I admired. And, to my delight, they obliged. I realized that sometimes the only thing standing between you and a seat at the table is the courage to ask for one. Years ago, I wouldn’t have dreamed of reaching out to half the individuals we’ve had the opportunity to work with through Lola. I was timid and unsure of my purpose. I was really good at talking myself out of taking chances—or, as the kids say, shooting my shot. Sometimes, I still find myself in that doubtful mindset. Even with years of experience, successful outcomes, and confidence built through hard work, it’s easy to forget that you belong in the room. Somewhere along the way, I learned the goal isn’t simply to find a seat at someone else’s table. Sometimes, you get to set the table yourself. A friend reminded me recently to surround myself with “high-frequency” people–those who

have a positive mindset, invest in themselves and others, and generally buzz with constructive energy. In this season, more than ever, we’ve found it incredibly necessary to sit around more tables with people who pour into us, and us into them. It’s the kind of life-giving, cup-filling exchange that happens over coffee on a front porch or a glass of wine at the dinner table. I think we all need that. That’s what we hope to create with Lola– to continue a beautiful tradition cherished by our community: bringing people together, sharing their stories, and making room for connection, inspiration, and collaboration. So, we’ll continue to show up, set the table, and extend invitations. We’ll introduce you to women you might not otherwise meet, ideas you might not otherwise Ready for encounter, Layout and stories that might make you see your own possibilities a little differently. We hope you’ll do the same. Pull up a chair. Invite someone in. Make room for another perspective. Share what you know. Ask for what you need. Here’s to a seat at the table– one that is beautifully curated, bountiful, and filled with people who want to dream, share, invest, and grow. We have so much to offer here, and we’re saving you a seat.

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