S1E13: Strength in Togetherness: How Unity Transforms Communities

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In this episode of I’ll Meet You There, our host Paige Nolan engages in a heartfelt conversation with Carter Wood, a physician and longtime resident of Asheville, North Carolina, who shares his experiences of working with neighbors, friends, and total strangers to bring their community back to life after Hurricane Helene.

Their conversation touches on resilience, the power of small acts of kindness, and the importance of connection in times of crisis. Carter reflects on his childhood in New Orleans and how it shaped his understanding of what it means to be a good neighbor. His insights offer a heartening look at human nature and the strength found in unity.

What We Explored This Episode

03:30 Carter's Journey to Asheville

09:54 Storm Preparation and Impact

15:20 Community Response to the Storm

31:14 Personal Contributions and Community Spirit

37:45 Witnessing Resilience and Community Strength

44:11 Family, Work, and Personal Strength

50:55 Resilient Families and Communities

Memorable Quotes

"It was definitely a situation of neighbors helping neighbors, people coming together, getting. Because it was just one step at a time, there wasn't. It was really hard to have a longitudinal plan of what to do."

“Everybody, even if you're doing something little, is helping the person the next rung up the ladder free their time up to do something that might be a little more broadly beneficial.”

"Being resilient as a group means communicating with each other, reaching out to intentionally connect, slowing down to be present to each other, caring and offering support to one another.”

Connect with Carter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wood92

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brockenbraugh/

Connect with Paige

Website - https://paigenolan.com/

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/paigenolanwriter

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-nolan-0932751/

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Music by Boyd McDonnell

Cover art photography by Innis Casey

Podcast production & marketing by North Node Podcast Network