{"podcast":{"title":"City of Ames’ Podcasts","slug":"city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","podcast_index_feed_id":7161270,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/amesinfocus/feed.xml","website_url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20040164/City_of_Ames_Podcasts_1a80wq.jpg","author":"City of Ames, Iowa","episode_count":100,"summary":"The City of Ames Podcast Network is a collection of shows designed to help residents better understand, connect with, and participate in life in Ames. Rather than following a single format, the network brings together a variety of conversations that blend civic information, behind-the-scenes insight, community education, and personality-driven storytelling. Each podcast takes a more approachable, conversational tone, going beyond basic announcements to explore why topics matter, who is involved, and how they impact everyday life in the community. Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T00:18:30.545441+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270"},"episode":{"title":"Live Well, Be Well: Meet Your Hosts","slug":"live-well-be-well-meet-your-hosts","published_at":"2026-03-18T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/live-well-be-well-meet-your-hosts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/live-well-be-well-meet-your-hosts/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/83mehktdtxhyjfwf/LWBW_Episode_1_-_Meet_Your_Hosts_5m41s_atlxy.mp3","summary":"Wellness can sometimes feel like a buzzword. In reality, it is about the everyday choices, small habits, and community connections that help people live healthier, fuller lives. In the first episode of Live Well. Be Well., meet your hosts Kacie Schumann, Health Promotion Coordinator for the City of Ames, and Bailey Dingfield, Health Promotion Intern. They share their backgrounds, what sparked their interest in health and wellness, and why they are passionate about helping people find practical ways to live well. This new City of Ames podcast focuses on what wellness looks like in real life. Through conversations with local guests, the series will highlight resources available in the community, explore different aspects of well being, and offer simple ideas listeners can try in their own lives. Whether you are looking for inspiration, practical tips, or ways to connect with wellness resources in Ames, this podcast aims to make wellness feel approachable and achievable. Have a question, topic idea, or someone you would like to hear on the podcast?Send suggestions to Kacie.Schumann@CityofAmes.org. Episode Highlights Getting to Know the HostsKacie Schumann and Bailey Dingfield introduce themselves and share how their personal and professional journeys led them to focus on health promotion and community wellness. What Wellness Really MeansThe conversation explores how wellness goes beyond trends and focuses on everyday habits, supportive communities, and accessible resources. What to Expect from the PodcastFuture episodes will feature local guests, highlight programs and services available in Ames, and offer ideas listeners can try to support their own well being.","meta_description":"Wellness can sometimes feel like a buzzword. In reality, it is about the everyday choices, small habits, and community connections that help people live h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":341,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/episodes/live-well-be-well-meet-your-hosts/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/live-well-be-well-meet-your-hosts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}