Walk With a Doc Oct 19, 2026 - Ghost Lore and Evening Strides
Podiatry Doc Talk
Ghost Lore of Oakdale: Haunting Tales from the Florida Scrub Beneath the heavy canopy of Spanish moss and century-old cedar trees in DeLand’s historic Oakdale Cemetery, local history and eerie folklore intertwine. In this atmospheric Halloween audio series, Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka leads listeners through the shadowed avenues and overgrown fence lines of the consecrated grounds, unraveling forgotten tales rooted in the unique ecology and history of Central Florida. Each standalone chapter traces a haunting tied directly to the flora and landscape of the cemetery grounds: Tethered to the...
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Walk With a Doc Sept 21, 2026 -The Stability & Power Routes
Podiatry Doc Talk
Episode 9 Track 1: The Stability Striders Route Title: Steps, Stones & Stability: Foundation Exercises for Brain Health & Fall Prevention Description: Did you know that subtle changes in your stride often appear years before overt memory loss? In this episode, we follow the Stability Striders through four intentional stations across the memorial grounds. From seated power rises at the stone benches to narrow-base tandem balancing beneath the live oaks, discover how simple functional movements rebuild your balance base, eliminate the shuffle, and protect against dangerous falls in...
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Walk With a Doc Aug 17, 2026 - Steady Pace & Summer Heat
Podiatry Doc Talk
This August, our focus is beat-the-heat consistency: prioritizing simple, daily movement over grueling workouts in the Florida summer. Together, we’ll discover how a commitment to just 20 to 30 minutes of purposeful walking, 5 days a week, compounds into lasting cardiovascular strength, balance, and vitality. Along our route, we’ll draw inspiration from notable DeLand figures who embodied lifelong momentum, community dedication, and foundational wellness: Mayor Donald Archer Page: Multi-sport athlete, business educator, and former DeLand mayor who proved how steady habits pay massive...
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Walk With a Doc July 20, 2026 - The Rainy Catch-up
Podiatry Doc Talk
Welcome to our reclaimed June walk—today is a four-corner scavenger hunt! Mausoleum: Find the nearby resting soul whose name means ancient ruler. North Edge (Plymouth Road): Walk east and find the oldest person resting under the pines. South Edge (Near Office): Traverse across to find the oldest soul in the southern section. Return to Mausoleum: Check out the bat house. Florida’s Mexican free-tailed bats show us what true fitness is—agility, cardiovascular stamina, and purposeful movement that protects the community. Let's get hunting!
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Walk With a Doc June 15, 2026 - Red Poppy
Podiatry Doc Talk
This month’s Walk With A Doc event in DeLand was an incredibly unique, moving experience that perfectly blended community health with living local history. In honor of Father’s Day, the walk featured an interactive, theatrical tribute to four local fathers and grandfathers at key stops along our route, brought to life through richly textured audio monologues. Our walkers got their steps in while connecting with four remarkable, distinct life stories: Michael John Booth: An adventurous Army veteran and organic farming pioneer who lived in the Everglades, wrestled alligators, and spent his...
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Walk With a Doc May 18, 2026 - Growth & Renewal
Podiatry Doc Talk
🌸 Growth, Renewal, & Remembrance Welcome, everyone, to this Monday's Walk With a Doc. May is a profound month to explore a cemetery. It brings the full, vibrant awakening of Spring—a literal triumph of life over winter—and, of course, it’s the month we honor motherhood. Exactly. Mourning is rarely just about sadness; it’s about connection. The Victorians, especially, viewed the cemetery as a canvas, using a beautiful shorthand of symbols to tell stories about the people resting here. Look around—every carved leaf, animal, and object is a word in a silent language. Let’s...
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Walk With a Doc April 20, 2026 - Earth Day Celebration
Podiatry Doc Talk
The Roots of Volusia Earth Day Legacies: Four Lives That Built a County 1. Lillian Mohr Jost: The Aviator of Nirvana Ranch The Hook: A Vassar-educated librarian who traded her pilot’s wings for a tractor. The Insight: Lillian’s story is about the health of the spirit. After flying for the Ninety-Nines in WWII, she moved to rural Groveland to raise Brahma cattle at Nirvana Ranch. Her "Heaven on Earth" philosophy at age 102 reminds us that longevity is rooted in a positive nature and the ability to find beauty in the dirt and the sky alike. 2. Hubert Hudson Jacobs: The Dairyman of DeLand The...
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Walk With a Doc March 16, 2026 - March On
Podiatry Doc Talk
Step Into Health: More Than Just a Walk Join us tonight as we trade the clinical setting for the local path. Tonight’s conversation isn't just about "getting your steps in"—it’s about understanding the interconnectedness of your feet, your food, and your future. We will explore how simple, evidence-based lifestyle shifts can transform your structural health from the ground up. What We’ll Discuss Tonight: The "Second Heart": How your calf muscles act as a vital pump for your circulation. The Power of the Plate: Why a heart-healthy, plant-based diet is the ultimate anti-inflammatory...
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Walk With a Doc February 16, 2026 - The BeLoved of DeLand
Podiatry Doc Talk
The BeLoved of DeLand 1. Victor Montrose Fountain Jr. (1897–1980) The Identity: A pillar of local business and a WWI veteran. Legacy: Owned the V.M. Fountain Company and led the Volusia Fruit Company during the height of the orange industry. Community Impact: Served as President of the DeLand Chamber of Commerce and Director at Barnett Bank. He believed that a strong town is built by neighbors who show up and serve. 2. Alva Cora Callaham Williams (1892–1991) The Identity: DeLand’s "oldest realtor" and a pioneer for women in business. Legacy: Opened her real estate firm in...
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Walk With a Doc January 19, 2026 - 1 Year Anniversary & MLK Jr. Day
Podiatry Doc Talk
"Celebrating one year of Walk with a Doc DeLand at historic Oakdale Cemetery with a reflection on the social philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Here are four short, secular excerpts from Dr. King’s later works, to celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary of Walk With a Doc – DeLand and DeLand Foot & Leg Center, January 19, 2026. These focus on economics, the dignity of work, and the interconnectedness of society, making them excellent choices for a grounded, thoughtful discussion in a historic setting. 1. On the Interconnectedness of Humanity From: "The World House" (1967) "All...
info_outlineAs we continue our walk this beautiful September morning, I want to introduce a theme for this part of our tour: The Harvest of a Legacy.
September is traditionally the month of the harvest, a time for gathering the fruits of a season's labor. In a very real way, every life commemorated here represents its own unique harvest. Throughout their years, each person was cultivating something—strong relationships, a loving family, a list of accomplishments.
So, where do we find the story of that harvest today? It's right here, carved in stone. These elaborate ledger and table tombs we've been looking at are the permanent records of that life's work. They tell the story of a person's impact on the world.
And when you see a table tomb, you can imagine the family gathering around it not just to mourn, but to celebrate. To honor the rich harvest of their loved one's life. Let's go take a closer look at how they told those stories.