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RSS FeedIn this episode of Getting Neighborly, host Super Dave Quinn sits down with Paula Phillips, founder of Calibrating Lyfe in Fairview, Texas, to discuss protecting quality of life before a crisis occurs.
Paula is a licensed occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping people recover from major health transitions, navigate aging, and regain independence. Through Calibrating Lyfe, she now helps individuals, families, and business owners prepare for the unexpected with practical, proactive quality-of-life planning.
Together, Dave and Paula discuss why prevention matters, how small habits like hydration, nutrition, stretching, balance, and stress management can make a big difference, and why business owners should think about their health as part of their long-term success plan. Paula also shares what makes Fairview such a peaceful and supportive place to live, work, and serve others.
This conversation is a neighborly reminder that your health, your purpose, and your future are worth protecting.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
What occupational therapy really is and how it supports daily life
Why do many people wait too long to plan for health changes
Simple, avoidable health setbacks that can impact independence
How quality-of-life planning helps individuals, families, and business owners
Why Fairview, Texas, offers a welcoming environment for smallbusinessess and community connection
One small step you can take this week to reduce stress and start recalibrating your life
Featured Guest: Paula Phillips, Calibrating Lyfe
Location: Fairview, Texas
"Super" Dave sits down with Paula Phillips, a licensed occupational therapist and founder of Calibrating Life in Fairview, Texas. Paula shares her extensive experience of over 20 years in the field, highlighting her passion for proactive, holistic approaches to health and quality of life. She discusses how her medical background shaped her understanding that too many individuals and families only react to health crises rather than taking meaningful prevention steps. This realization led her to create Calibrating Life, where she works both with individuals and organizations to help them anticipate, prepare for, and navigate health transitions with confidence.
They discuss the practical advice for maintaining long-term wellbeing, including the importance of hydration, healthy diet, balance, flexibility, and emotional health. Paula emphasizes the often-overlooked links between physical health, mental wellness, and social engagement, advocating for a comprehensive plan that supports independence and quality of life as we age. She also discusses common misconceptions about occupational therapy, the value of quality of life planning for business owners and families, and simple steps that anyone can take today to reduce future health risks. The episode is rounded out with reflections on community, advice for neighborly support, and practical recommendations for listeners to start recalibrating their lives.
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