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In this episode of Drinks and a Movie, we're celebrating the beloved films turning 30 in 2025 by diving into the classic 90s comedy Heavyweights—a feel-good, laugh-out-loud gem that's as quotable as it is unhinged.Join us as we take a nostalgic trip back to Camp Hope, where a group of misfit campers take on the tyrannical Tony Perkis. But what's a movie review without the perfect drink pairing? This week, we're sipping on Old Forester Single Barrel, a bold and smooth bourbon that complements the campfire spirit of Heavyweights. With rich flavors of vanilla, oak, and a touch of spice, it's the ideal drink to enjoy while reminiscing about the chaos and comedy that ensue when kids get control of the camp snack table.Tune in as we break down the nostalgia, humor, and heartfelt moments of Heavyweights and discuss what makes this movie still so special today, all while savoring the distinctive notes of Old Forester Single Barrel.Grab your favorite drink, hit play, and let's get into the movies that turned 30!

Peters, D. (2025b, March 27). Caseworkers urge more support as Bangor battles housing crisis. newscentermaine.com. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/bangor-efforts-to-house-final-residents-citys-largest-encampment/97-51af8890-7b25-436c-858f-6677a1a00a64   Peters, D. (2025a, March 1). “It's family here”: Bangor officially closes city's largest homeless encampment. newscentermaine.com. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/bangor/bangor-closes-homeless-encampment-camp-hope-maine/97-00f3028d-4739-4ce9-b5fc-9287ab30e6ff   Pine and Roses Editorial Collective. (2020, October 22). Sitting Down With Seth Braun (season 1, episode 2). https://mainedsa.libsyn.com/sitting-down-with-seth-braun    

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Bill Fahy is a Texas-based website designer and firearms instructor with extensive experience in self-defense and situational awareness. Despite his background, Bill faced a potentially dangerous situation that emphasized the importance of constant vigilance. In addition to his professional work, Bill is also a passionate advocate for veterans' mental health, actively supporting Camp Hope, a vital initiative aiding veterans suffering from PTSD.Back to Bill's story. Despite his training, he ignored initial warning signs, like as a suspiciously parked car and a seemingly innocent young woman engaging him in conversation. His gut instinct told him something was off, yet he dismissed it. Fortunately, when the situation escalated, Bill's quick thinking and assertive response deterred the potential threat. This experience reinforced a critical lesson: even experienced individuals can become complacent, making consistent awareness and preparedness essential.Here are key insights for enhancing personal safety:Trust Your Instincts: Bill emphasized the importance of trusting your gut feelings. If something feels off, it probably is. Don't be afraid to leave a situation if it doesn't feel right.Be Present and Aware: Avoid distractions like headphones or your phone when you're out in public. Pay attention to the people around you and be proactive about your safety.Project Confidence: Bad guys often prey on the weak. Projecting confidence and awareness can deter potential threats.Avoid Distractions: Remain aware of your surroundings by avoiding distractions like headphones or excessive phone use in public spaces.Have a Plan: Always know your exit routes, and consider carrying self-defense tools when appropriate.Beyond his safety insights, Bill's advocacy for veterans shines through his involvement with Camp Hope. This organization provides immediate assistance to veterans dealing with PTSD, offering free accommodations and community support from fellow veterans. Bill's dedication to this cause highlights the urgent need for mental health resources for those who have served.Bill started his career in technology, opening FDI Creative Services, a website development firm, in 1996 in Chicago, Illinois. Bill is also a firearms enthusiast and competitive shooter, competing in IPSC matches for most of his adult life.Bill's main focus in the web design field is to help Firearm dealers, Hunting and Fishing Outfitters, as well as various other industries build their business through web design and Internet Marketing.This passion led Bill to Partner with Mark Atchison, an NRA pistol instructor and Federal Firearms Licensee. Together, they built www.everythinggun.com, evgun.com and armsads.com. These websites provide online shopping for firearms and gear in addition to pistol training and Conceal Carry Licensing.You can find our more about Bill at-https://camp-hope.com/www.FDIcreative.com Bill's web design company and main business.www.Everythinggun.com is his e-commerce firearms websitehttps://www.instagram.com/billfahy/I am Damian Porter , Former NZ Special Forces Operator, Subject Matter Expert from www.hownottodieguy.com and www.eatwellmovewell.netAnd you are listening to my STRAIGHT TALK MIND AND MUSCLE PODCAST sponsored by www.mystait.com - the ultimate daily formula for optimum hormone health, stress management, energy and performance. 100% natural and clinically proven ingredients, it provides everything you need to raise your game, in a convenient gut-friendly capsule. 

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For the second month of 1995, the boys are looking to tip the scales with their latest film!Gerry Garner (Aaron Schwartz) is forced by his parents to attend fat camp over the summer, but it's not quite what he expected! Camp Hope is a body positive place, where counselors such as Pat Finley (Tom McGowan) are happy to help you lose weight if it fits your personality. Unfortunately, the fun is short lived when fitness entrepreneur Tony Perkis (Ben Stiller) takes over the helm and institutes a strict diet and exercise on the campers. Gerry and Pat work together to take back the camp, but they have their work cut out for them! Will they win the day, and prove themselves worthy of being.….Heavyweights!

Send us a textFrom bridging gaps to sparking creative revolutions, Queer Voices takes you on a heartfelt journey through the vibrant initiatives and personal stories within the LGBTQ+ community. We're thrilled to feature Kendra Walker, the inspiring founder of Lesbians of Color, who shares her vision of empowering Black lesbians through her group's impactful service projects and community-building efforts. Discover how this powerful organization adapted to the challenges of the pandemic with innovative virtual events and continues to foster inclusion and diversity in meaningful ways.In a soul-stirring conversation, we also welcome Kevin Anderson, the visionary force behind The Truth Project. Kevin opens up about his personal evolution, revealing how his artistic endeavors and background in public health led to the creation of inclusive spaces for LGBTQ communities of color. From the launch of Heart and Soul to the birth of Truth Project, Kevin's story underscores the transformative impact of the arts in overcoming mental health challenges and cultivating community healing. His experiences in the Navy and the creative scene of Houston highlight the power of finding community and strength through personal passions.As the episode unfolds, join us in exploring the dynamic developments within Houston's LGBTQ+ landscape, including The Truth Project's exciting nomination for the 2025 Grand Marshal and the rebranding of AIDS Foundation Houston to Allies in Hope. Listen to Jeffrey Campbell share insights on these milestones and the upcoming Walk to End HIV event, designed to raise both awareness and spirits with its engaging atmosphere. From Stone Soup to Camp Hope, the initiatives covered will inspire and inform, showcasing the incredible work being done to support those impacted by HIV.Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/

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Ladies & Gentlemen, The Terror Talks are BACK FOR SEASON 4 with an ALL-NEW Look and some ALL-NEW HAUNTS and some of our old stomping grounds as well!!  On Episode 4 of the show, we return after a brief hiatus due to the effects of the devestating Hurricane Helene, and are hitting the ground running with a 4-Haunt Marathon!! On this special episode, we hit 4 Haunts consecutively in one night, all ranging from professional to backyard haunts, and all boasting something unique to each one!! The first stop on our trip, was to Hall of Horrors: Engraved Roots, located in Cayce, SC.  The Hall of Horrors is the longest-running nonprofit haunted attraction in South Carolina. This Project is 100% nonprofit and volunteer staffed. All proceeds from the event benefit numerous local and statewide charities, including Jaycee Camp Hope, a statewide residential camp for citizens with intellectual disabilities located at the Clemson Outdoor Lab in Pendleton, SC.       The South Carolina Jaycees have supported the camp since 1969, and the money raised helps keep the camp maintained and the costs affordable to the families of the campers. In the last 10 years, the CWC Jaycees donated more than $80,000 to Camp Hope thanks to the chapter's signature project, The Hall of Horrors, which has operated in some form for nearly four decades. This is our 2nd time getting to visit this attraction in the past few years, and we are SOO GLAD we did!! Follow Hall of Horrors On: Facebook, Instagram, and X Website: https://www.hallofhorrors.org The next stop on our trip is Dark Castle Haunted Attraction located in Elgin, SC.  This is a haunt that boasts 3 different attractions, all for the price of 1. But don't be fooled, this isn't your average everyday haunted attraction. With it's non-PC attitude, and elements of not just fear, but also some comedy, this attraction is truly unique and INTERACTIVE. 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We're going to Camp Hope this week with the boys from 1995's "Heavyweights." We talk all about how this nostalgic and still hilarious Disney movie, co-written by Judd Apatow and starring a truly unhinged Ben Stiller, captures the feeling of having the best damn summer of your life. Listen now.

Trigger Warnings: This episode discusses topics related to veteran suicide, PTSD, and addiction. In this episode, David Maulsby, the founder of the PTSD Foundation of America, shares the inspiring story of how his organization's faith-based, peer-to-peer support program, Camp Hope, has transformed the lives of thousands of veterans struggling with PTSD and other mental health challenges. Maulsby describes the comprehensive, individualized approach of Camp Hope, which provides free housing, counseling, and community for veterans, helping them rebuild their lives and reconnect with their families. Through powerful personal stories, the episode highlights the profound impact the PTSD Foundation has had in preventing veteran suicides and offering hope to those who have felt alone in their battles. Find and support the PTSD Foundation of America at: Website: www.PTSDusa.orgPhone Number: 877-717-7873 __________________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of "Road to Hope Radio," host David Maulsby honors veterans and their sacrifices. Guests Travis Ellison and Travis Norwood share their military experiences and the challenges they faced upon returning to civilian life.Ellison recounts his deployment in Afghanistan and the difficulties of reintegration, including struggles with anger and mental health.Norwood discusses his extensive service and role at Camp Hope.The episode emphasizes the importance of community support, open discussions about veterans' struggles, and the availability of resources like Camp Hope for those in need.

In this episode of "Road to Hope Radio," David Maulsby leads a heartfelt discussion on veterans' experiences and the support provided by organizations like Camp Hope. Guests Will and Keenan share their military backgrounds, deployments, and the emotional toll of transitioning to civilian life. They discuss the challenges of reintegration, mental health struggles, and the impact of losing comrades. Keenan recounts his journey from a dark place to finding hope and faith at Camp Hope. The episode underscores the importance of community, understanding, and support systems in helping veterans heal and thrive.

We welcome into the show Devon and Danny. We hope to make Camp Hope the worst kept secret in America. We talk about how PTSD looks different to different people. We talk to Danny about his deployment and realizing you have a mental issue when you're deployed.  We discuss what the toll of hypervigilance is on a person and how that translates when coming home.   

We welcome back Kacey and say hello to Nick. We discuss how frequently we don't see the signs of PTSD until many years later. We ask Nick what finally motivated him to get help and we ask what he's looking forward to the most on the other side of Camp Hope. He then goes on to share his story on his road to hope. 

Camp was supposed to be fun! Camp was going to be a good time. Gerry (Aaron Schwartz) learns that he is going to Camp Hope, a camp for boys to lose weight for the summer. Luckily, the camp is overseen by the fun and caring Pat Finley (Tom McGowan) and is filled with amazing guys, including many members of The Mighty Ducks – Roy (Kenan Thompson) is among them. At camp, we also have Tim (Paul Feig) who is a cool camp counselor and first year camp nurse, Julie (Leah Lail). The fun ends when Tony Perkis (Ben Stiller) and his workout lackies buy out the place and try to create an infomercial for Tony's hellish workout program. Someone call Tony's dad! RTS avoid 20-mile “cleanse” hikes and make sure they're “packin'” bullet-Pez candy. La-Mar, Jeremy and Collin bounce from The Blob and enjoy the lakeside. Make sure to keep your friends close this summer, and don't be like Lars (Tom Hodges), “farrrr away.” 

Camp Hope is a retreat for our wounded military veterans and Thursday we will highlight a way for you to bless this special organization. Deb Bowen and Lori Boruff will join us to share about Hope for Heroes event at Lake Warren. This special day will be for the whole family and will include a bags tournament, message, music, and food with all proceeds helping wounded veterans attend Camp Hope!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Mark to the show. Mark has had quite the journey and shares his story with us. We take a look at an article talking about a new Pentagon study that shows active duty soldiers are 9 times likely to die by suiced than by combat. We discuss with the group what Camp Hope does differently compared to what other programs do. We hope you take some time and give our show a listen, and spread the word about Road To Hope. You never know the affect it may have on someone. 

Delivery of new water tanks for Camp Hope may impact park use and access at Lewisville Regional Park in Battle Ground. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/construction-activities-for-camp-hope-project-may-impact-park-use-and-access-at-lewisville-regional-park/ #ClarkCountyWa #NewWaterTanks #CampHope #ParkUseAndAccess #LewisvilleRegionalPark #BattleGround #EastForkLewisRiver #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

We welcome in a trio of Marines this week. Kacey is back. We say hello to Jonesy and Earl. This week is our Father's Day show of Road To Hope. We talk about stories of redemption what was it like kicking down that 1st door as lead breacher, the biggest hurdle transitioning to civilian life and more. We ask what the biggest change you noticed about yourself after being at Camp Hope. We ask Earl what his hope is going forward, and we must push when he teases about the time he was manhandled by an Iraqi woman. A very packed week this week. We hope you give us some of your time. 

We welcome in Chris and Steve. Both veterans share their stories with us on their road to hope. We talk about how it's not just the veteran at Camp Hope who is impacted by PTSD. Their family goes through the trama too. What does PTSD awarness mean? And we ask the question: "Why do we need Camp Hope"?

We welcome in Ray and welcome back Kacey. We remember D-Day as we near the 80th anniversary. We ask Ray and Kacey what this past Memorial Day ment to them and the veterans at Camp Hope. Then we talk to Ray. We talk about his journey on his road to hope. We ask him to look back and think about where he was Memorial Day '23 and to compare that to where he is now. 

9 Iron Wines is a combat veteran-owned winery that supports PTSD charities through the sale of fruit forward and approachable award winning wines. On this episode of the The Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Brandon showcases 9 Iron Wines and talks about where the idea came from, explains how Blake Barnes got involved, shares where the grapes are being grown, and deconstructs their red blend. He also raps about wine dinners, dives deep on their partnership with the PTSD Foundation of America, and explains their shift from Camp Hope to Operation Red Wings. This was a patriotic conversation and an honor having Brandon back on the show. Let's tee off.

Welcome back Kacey. Welcome in, Jerome. Jerome is a veteran of the Vietnam War. It's taken 53 years to get to Camp Hope. We have a lot to talk about with him including his revealing some very tragic life events he's been through.

Welcome to the show Darren, and welcome back Kacey. We talk to Darren this week about his journey on his road to hope. While Darren is from Houston, he's been everywhere. Just wait and hear for yourself. Darren explains why when he got home he wouldn't stop at toll booths but instead would run through them. Darren speaks on other places he sought help and where they came up just short. Fortunatley circumstances brought him to Camp Hope working on a campaign. That's when Darren realized Camp Hope was where he needed to be. 

Welcome back to the show Kacey. We welcome in Derek from Nacogdoches. Here at Camp Hope, we hope to never ever be the best kept secret. When we ask you to share our show with everybody, we mean it. We hear from Derek today and one of the things he mentions to us is that he wished he'd found out about Camp Hope sooner. We hope you will help people like Derek by sharing this show with everybody you know. Another thing we learn this week about Derek is that he's a master cupcake maker. So it's even more awkward when we ask him what his favorite MRE was. 

We're heading to Camp Hope to hang out with Salami Sam and lose some pounds using a little Perkis Power! When Gerry gets sent to "fat camp" by his parents, the best summer ever quickly turns into a nightmare when health guru Tony Perkis buys the summer camp and forces his rigorous training methods on the campers. To overthrow their new tyrant Gerry bands together with his fellow Chipmunk bunkers Kenan Thompson, Shaun Weiss, Barnhill from Bushwhacked, and an English boy covered in chocolate! It's time for them to take back their camp and to not only show Uncle Tony they're better than he thinks they are, but also themselves. We're feeling skinny with Tony from @HackTheMovies, join us as we find out if this '90s comedy cult classic still holds up! Join us at CRYPT VIDEO RENTALS at the PhilaMOCA on April 20th & 21st for a screening of HEAVYWEIGHTS and a live Q&A with Shaun Weiss hosted by us and Hack The Movies! GET YOUR TIX NOW! https://dice.fm/event/mng5v-crypt-video-rentals-heavyweights-screening-20th-apr-philamoca-philadelphia-tickets

We welcome back to the show Kacey and welcome in Richard. We want to let you know that everyone has some way they can help us at Camp Hope and we pay respect to those volunteers that do just that for us everyday. We talk to Richard about how he got to Camp Hope. He explains the moment when service became "real" for him. 

Pool Sceners.   As we look to the Sun for this "Once In A Century" Event, we head to Camp Hope for redemption. Just like Cody Rhodes, the kids finish their story as they triumph over "The Head of The Camp" Tony Perkis. The Mobile Bar returns and the Teremana flows...you know what that means..   Enjoy the Eclipse and this Episode 4 Months in the Making!   SPREAD THE WORD POOL SCENERS! JOIN THE POOL SCENERS GROUP ON FACEBOOK FOR EXCLUSIVE AND INCLUSIVE CONTENT! LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE. RATE AND FOLLOW... APPLE. SPOTIFY. PODBEAN. PODBAY and EVERYWHERE PODCASTS ARE FOUND! LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW. WE READ IT ON THE AIR. YOU WIN A PRIZE!!! HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN EPISODE OR A POOL CHECK...SEND US AN EMAIL OR MESSAGE US AT ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW. CONTRIBUTE TO THE SHOW ON LINKTREE!! WE GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!! Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/poolscenepodcast Email: PoolScenePodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoolScenePodacst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PoolScenePodcast Discord: poolscenepodcast Threads: https://www.threads.com/poolscenepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thepoolscenepodcast Twitch: https://twitch.tv/poolscenepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PoolScenePodcast

We welcome back to the show Kacey, and welcome in Jack. Veterans learn early to "push it (the discomfort) down, walk over it and move on". That may work during deployment but once the vets get home, that's no longer a good option. We discuss that very thing. We also discuss what the families of the vets at Camp Hope go through. There are programs for them as well that many don't know about. Finally, we talk to Jack. He discusses why he felt like he couldn't come clean about having PTSD and tells us his story on his road to hope. 

What a CreepSeason 24, Episode 7Diane DownsDiane Downs gained infamy for the 1983 shooting of her three children, one of whom died, in Springfield, Oregon. The case became highly publicized due to the shocking nature of the crime and the subsequent investigation and trial. On May 19, 1983, Diane Downs drove her children to a rural road and shot them at close range. She then drove VERY SLOWLY  to a hospital, claiming that a “bushy-haired stranger” had shot her and her children during a carjacking attempt. However, inconsistencies in her story and evidence led investigators to suspect her involvement in the crime. Anne Rule's book Small Sacrifices was turned into a TV movie starring Farah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal that garnered huge ratings. Trigger Warning: Child abuse & murder.Sources:Diane Downs Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_DownsWillamette Weekly: https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/10/04/oregons-parole-board-isnt-likely-to-release-diane-downs-anytime-soon/ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/US/1983-diane-downs-stranger-shot-kids-police-decided/story?id=61683920Crime Museum: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/diane-downs/Distractify: https://www.distractify.com/p/diane-downs-children-nowAll That is Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/diane-downsSmall Sacrifices by Ann Rule: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Sacrifices-Story-Passion-Murder/dp/0451166604Diane Downs on Oprah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsMXTsU4eqEDiane's daughter: https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/diane-downs-biological-daughter-finds-truth-birth-mom-618806721989 TV Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fUk6XsmIAEFor our non-creep, check out Camp Hope for Kids, a nonprofit camp for grieving families. Be sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Bradley. Bradley tells us about his first impressions of Camp Hope as well as how he got here. We also ask: "How long does it take to get through the program". Kacey has the answer to that. It's our Easter show and we hope you give it a listen. 

We welcome Kacey back to the show and welcome in Ray. We talk to Ray about the road he took to get to Camp Hope and it's a journey we seldom hear about. We discuss why peer to peer counseling is so critical and how when you're fighting an enemy that even the Taliban says is bad, you're dealing with some bad people.

Suzanne Swiderski is an author, lawyer, wife and mother. She was first introduced to Type 1 Diabetes when she met her husband 13 years ago, who has been living with diabetes for 30 years. Suzanne and her husband have 3 beautiful kids, 2 of which are type 1. Their youngest child, Katie, was diagnosed in 2021 when she was four, and their oldest, Jackson, was diagnosed last year at the age of nine. Despite being a Diabetes family, the Swiderskis have lived a full, adventurous life. They have lived overseas and traveled extensively. Being a former college athlete, Suzanne stresses the importance of physical activity to her family. The Swiderski family has two current athletes with diabetes, which can be daunting and challenging to navigate. Still, despite that, the Swiderski family doesn't let T1D keep them from any activity or adventure they want to experience. When not caring for her children, Suzanne writes historical fiction and volunteers for the PTO, Camp Hope, and JDRF.My Diabetes Resources:Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.comNewsletter Sign Up"More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching ProgramThe Diabetes Nutrition Master CourseThe Diabetes Performance JournalDon't forget to check out Ancient Bliss an herbal supplement company.Use Discount Code KEN20 for 20% off at check out.Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:Instagram: @CoachK3NInstagram: @thehealthydiabeticpodTwitter: @thehealthydpodTik Tok: @thehealthydiabeticpodFacebook: @Simplifying Life With DiabetesEmail: ken@simplifyingdiabetes.comPodcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your diabetes management.

We welcome back Kacey to the show and welcome in Rob. We discuss the importance of being grateful for something everyday. We ask Rob how he heard about Camp Hope and the answer won't surprise you. Then we talk about trauma on trauma and feelings that haven't been felt before.

We welcome to the show, Bobby. Bobby leaves behind his family to come back to Camp Hope to get the peer to peer help he needs to get back to them. He talks about his better half and the inspiration she and his children are to him. We also discuss the difficulty of turning your emotions back on after coming home from deployment.

We welcome back Will and welcome in John. We want you to know that your help, no matter how small you perceive it to be, is of great value to us. We thank you for all that you do for us. We also talk about the power of reciprocation. Finally, we talk to John about his journey on his road to hope. We ask him what's helped John the most at Camp Hope. His answer is one we hear all the time.

We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Lee. We talk about the transition coming home and not feeling you belong anywhere. Then we talk to Lee. We ask him what's changed in the 5 months he's been at Camp Hope and we get his story about his journey on his road to hope.

We welcome in Richie to the show. Richie talks about his journey on his road to hope. We also talk about getting the world out about Camp Hope. We do NOT want to be the best kept secret in town. We also discuss graduation week. What does that mean for our residents?

We bring in Eric to the show and welcome back Travis. Eric shares his story on his road to hope. We talk legacy donations and other ways to give to Camp Hope. We also discuss eating Bosnian food (good) and the moment Eric finally called for help.

In this episode Bill talks with USMC Veteran, Nick Eckley of the PTSD Foundation of America. Nick shares about his motivation to join the Marine Corps being highly encouraged by a Judge, why sports was no longer an option, what goes into the process of EARNING the title U.S. Marine, why serving at GITMO in Cuba sucked, funny adventures with asylum seekers, and how a humanitarian effort in Haiti turned into a horror show. He also is very transparent about his struggles with substance abuse, getting blown up by an IED, the failures within the V.A. medical system, the dark time in his life that led him to receiving help and a second chance at Camp Hope, and what he does today to give back and help other veterans via the PTSD Foundation of America, plus so much more. Today's Boondoggle fans can receive 10% off their orders at dreemnutrition.com by using the promo code BOONDOG10 at checkout. Today's Boondoggle fans can receive 10% off their orders at TNT-Health.com by using the promo code BOONDOGGLE at checkout. So kick back with your headphones and cold one for this latest episode. Enjoy our additional segments featuring music from the Flo White Show and Stories from the VFW Hall. Please Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Please subscribe to our YouTube, Rumble, Odysee, Brighteon, and Bitchute channels, and hit the notification button. As well as seen on Wowza TV on Roku. Remember Boondoggle Listeners Matter, so e-mail us at todaysboondoggle@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts so we can read them on air. Tweet us @2daysBoondoggle and Follow us on Instagram @todaysboondoggle as well as on Facebook. Please subscribe and give 5 stars and review. Every review we receive on either Apple Podcast or Google Music we will mention you on a future episode and our Social Media pages. Follow Today's Boondoggle also on DomainCle.com and on Anchor.fm Today's Boondoggle logo designed by Stacy Candow. Additional music by Evan Crouse Also please consider financially supporting us at Todays Boondoggle using Venmo, our GoFundMe, or sponsoring us on our Anchor.fm page, so we can continue to provide you with quality entertainment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cmspn/message

Discover the gripping story of Marine Corps veteran Matt Spaid in our conversation as we traverse through his life in combat zones and the battles he endured long after. With a career spanning across Iraq and Afghanistan, Matt's journey is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and strength. He shares his experiences with the Marines, the challenges he faced transitioning back into civilian life, and his ongoing fight with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Matt's tale offers a rare insight into the mind of a warrior facing an invisible enemy- PTSD. As he grapples with the aftermath of trauma, his journey towards healing is far from linear. Matt finds strength in fitness and faith, turning adversity into an opportunity for growth. The peaks and valleys of his journey include experiences as a firefighter, where past traumas resurfaced, and the emotional rollercoaster of misinformation, misdiagnosis, and mistreatment while seeking help. In the final part of our conversation, Matt opens up about his time at Camp Hope, a haven for veterans and first responders coping with PTSD. He emphasizes the importance of peer support and professional help in dealing with PTSD, expressing how strength training and mindfulness practices contributed to his healing journey. His story acts as a beacon of hope for others on a similar path, inviting listeners to reach out to him with questions and concerns. Matt is incredibly resilient, advocates for mental health awareness, and shares valuable coping strategies. Embark on this emotional journey with us as we navigate the murky waters of post-traumatic stress disorder and the hope that lies beyond it.As a First Responder, you are critical in keeping our communities safe. However, the stress and trauma of the job can take a toll on your mental health and family life. If you're interested in personal coaching, contact Jerry Lund at 435-476-6382. Let's work together to get you where you want to be to ensure a happy and healthy career.Podcast Website www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com/Podcast Instagram www.instagram.com/enduringthebadgepodcast/Podcast Facebook www.facebook.com/EnduringTheBadgePodcast/Podcast Calendar https://calendly.com/enduringthebadge/enduring-the-badge-podcastPersonal Coaching https://calendly.com/enduringthebadge/15minHost Instagram www.instagram.com/jerryfireandfuel/ Host Facebook www.facebook.com/jerrydeanlund

Camp Hope is a six-nine-month interim housing program located in Houston, Texas. Its solution is to provide peer support, mentor programs, and professional development for America's warriors and their families. There is no cost for the veteran or their families. The Veterans also have sessions with Licensed Healthcare professionals weekly. There is no other location like it in the United States; to date, 44% of the Veterans have graduated from the Camp Hope program.Chris Burgess is one of those graduates who is now helping other veterans find a new life by attending Camp Hope.Chris is a United States Marine Corps combat Veteran with service in Afghanistan. He joined the Marine Corps in 2011 and was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment where he served as an infantry rifleman, SAW gunner, radio operator, and eventually as a Scout/Radio operator with Scout Sniper Platoon. Deploying to Afghanistan in 2013, Chris participated in numerous raids and counter-narcotics trafficking operations as part of the 2/8 Aerial Raid Force as well as supporting joint and training operations with the Afghan Commandos and Tiger Teams. After discharging in 2015 due to medical issues, he struggled with depression, daily thoughts of suicide, self-imposed isolation, and constant anxiety until 2018 when he found his way to the program at Camp Hope. Since his graduation in the summer of 2019, Chris has been serving his fellow combat Veterans as a member of the Outreach team. He currently works as the Veteran Navigation Manager where he has the opportunity to be the voice on the other end of the line for veterans in need all across the country.Camp Hope – PTSD Foundation of America | Providing Hope and Healing for the Unseen Wounds of War (ptsdusa.org)PTSD Foundation of America | Providing Hope and Healing for the Unseen Wounds of War (ptsdusa.org)

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.   I wanna give a shout out to Skylight Frame, the official Skylight frame. They are sponsors of this episode of Faster Than Normal. Let me tell you about Skylight! So I have a daughter, you all know, her name is Jessa, she's nine. Jessa, like any nine year old, doesn't really do what I tell her to do until I say it like 4, 5, 6, 18, 54 times. And the problem with that is that when your ADHD, you're kind of forgetful to begin with. So Jessa sits there and I tell her, Jessa, change Waffles' pee pads, my dog right? [@petersdogwaffle on INSTA] Changes defense. Okay, Dad. And she goes right back to Roblox. And then two times later, Jessa change Waffle's pad? Goes, okay, Dad goes right back to robots. And by the fourth time, I've forgotten about it. She's forgotten about it. Waffle doesn't get his pee pad changed. No one's happy. And the house smells. So Skylight Frame eliminates that. It is a essentially a calendar. It's calendar with pictures. It sits on your wall, it connects to wifi, it connects to your Google calendar, and it adds your chores. So I tell Jessa say, Hey, Jessa before you leave for school, before you get in your iPad to play Roblox, before you go to school, are all your chores done? Are they green on the board? She looks. Now I gotta change Waffles pads. Change the pads, comes back. Click. Not you waffle. I, I know you heard your name, but I'm actually not talking about you. I'm doing, doing a podcast. He click, she clicks on the, click it on the, on the chore, it goes away. When all her chores are done, she gets her iPad, everyone wins. It makes life so much easier. It is unbelievable. It's a 10" inch touchscreen display. It's digital, it's gorgeous. You put all your photos in from your photo album, you can send 'em all there. And when it's not in calendar mode, you get a beautiful display of all the pictures. Totally worth it. And as always, thank you Skylight for sponsoring this episode as well as many others of the Faster Than Normal Podcast.  https://www.skylightframe.com Discount Code:  PeterShankman for 10% off, up to $30 off. Robin Maddox, LMFT, is a pediatric mental health expert with over a decade of hands-on experience following data-driven, evidenced-based strategies to support and heal children, adolescents and families. As Director of Behavioral Health at Clay, a virtual company within early education centers, she has guided the development of an early identification platform that provides a comprehensive suite of behavioral and developmental tools for school communities that serve children ages 0-5.  Prior to Clay, Robin worked as a child and family therapist in her own private practice (Maddox Counseling), and at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She previously served as Director of Special Education at Notre Dame College Prep, where she created, developed, and implemented a Special Education  Program for students with Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Trisomy 13, and other developmental disabilities. Robin also has prior experience as a Director and Executive Board Member for Camp Hope, a summer camp for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Today we learn… Often with neurodiversity, by the time a therapist is seeing a child, they are pulling them out of the river. A good part of Robin and Clay Behavioral Health's purpose is hiking upstream- to see why so much of our young neurodiverse population is getting thrown into the river in the first place. By intervening and putting good tools in the hands of teachers and parents, we're learning more about our kids, a little earlier in life than before concluded. Today we learn about why and how. Enjoy! 00:40 - Thank you so much for listening and for subscribing! 01:52 - Introducing and welcome Robin Maddox  03:30 - What drove you towards special education and towards neurodiversity as a whole? 04:35 - What is Clay? 06:11 - Six short sessions of work with a four-year-old, would take years with the same teenager 06:45 - How a ‘heads-up' about your child, can be almost as effective to parents as a diagnosis 07:30 - It's a GIFT! You don't even have to stand in line for it; just learn how to use it! 07:45 - What if the school says: “We can't test your child until they are six”? 08:36 - You don't have to wait for a diagnosis. Tools are ready and available.  09:04 - How kids feel about themselves? How do they feel about themselves by age 5, at kindergarten? 10:00 - All of the research right now is on how one-third of teenagers have identified as having anxiety or depression. What the research shows is that those kids are showing those signs even at ages 3, 4, 5. 10:40 - What kind of signs should parents be looking for? 11:10 - How do people find out more about you?  Web:  https://carebyclay.com  email: robin@carebyclay.com  Socials:  @carebyclay on Twitter  INSTA  Facebook  and LinkedIN 11:40 - Thank you so much Robin!! 11:45 - We are thrilled that you are here and listening! ADHD and all forms of Neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. And by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number one bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman 12:00 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits. Guys, as always thanks so much for subscribing! Faster Than Normal is for YOU! We want to know what you'd like to hear! Do you have a cool friend with a great story? We'd love to learn about, and from them. I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via email at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse!  — TRANSCRIPT via Descript and then corrected.. mostly somewhat:   As always, thank you Skylight for sponsoring this episode as well as many others of the Faster Than Normal Podcast. https://www.skylightframe.com Discount Code:  PeterShankman for 10% off, up to $30 off. [00:00:40] Peter: Hey guys. Peter Shankman, another episode of Faster Than Normal is Coming Your Way at Lightning Speed. Wanna give a big shout out as always. Skylight, skylight calendar and skylight frame. Like I, I, look, I'm not gonna tell you again how much has changed my life. My daughter's getting sick of hearing it. But I will say this, yesterday morning we were about to walk out to school and I looked and I noticed that the, um, dog doggy pee pads were not changed. And I said, Jessa I see if you're forgetting something. And she's like, no, I have, you know, I have my water bottle, I have my backpack. I'm like, really? You have everything? She's like, yeah, everything you need. Like, did you clear off all your chores or, oh my god, I forgot. She runs, she looks at chores. What? Well, I'll take care of your pads right now. And she ran and she changed the pads two seconds and she clicked that, that, that, that touchscreen and got rid of her chores today and everything went green. And she was incredibly happy. And I'm like, I'm like, why'd you forget? She's like, because you were talking to me. So obviously it was dad's fault cuz that's what happens. But check them out. Skylight frame.com. Use code Peter Shankman for up to 30 bucks off your order. I love this thing, one of the best things I have in my kitchen, uh, other than my, uh, ninja Ninja foodie, which is a whole ‘nother discussion. But anyway, welcome to the ever sort of fast than normal. I am thrilled that you're here. We are talking today to Robin Maddox. She's a pediatric mental health expert with over a decade of hands-on experience following data-driven evidence-based strategies to support and adhere heal children adolescents, and families. She works for a cool company called Clay. And Clay is sort of like this virtual company within early education centers. So think like zero to five when like 90% of the brain develops, right? And they have this comprehensive suite of behavioral and developmental tools for school communities that allow. More insight into what's going on and, and more sort of awareness of any sort of, uh, neurodiversity long before I guess other people would get it. Um, prior to Clay Robin was a child and family therapist in her own private practice and at the Family Institute at Northwestern University. She was the director of Special Education at Notre Dame College Prep. She's much smarter than me, I can tell this. She created, developed and implemented a special education program for students with Down Syndrome Autism, cerebral Palsy, tri ME 13, and other developmental disabilities. Robin also has prior experience as director and executive board member for Camp Hope, a summer camp for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. I have a dog named Waffle. Either way. It is great to have you on the products, Rob, on podcast. Robin, my God. You have, you have a, you have quite the background. [00:03:04] Robin: Thanks Peter. Thanks for reading that bio.  [00:03:07] Peter: Notre Dame. Are you an Irish fan?  [00:03:09] Robin: No, I'm actually not. Um, it was the, you know, first job I got. [00:03:14] Peter: So you're one of the few rams I discovered that there are very few people with connections to Notre Dame that do not shout, go Irish at every conceivable opportunity. [00:03:20] Robin: Yeah, that's not me.  [00:03:21] Peter: That being said, thrilled to have you as always and thrilled to have everyone listening as always. So, Robin, talk to us first about. Sort of what drove you towards special education and towards neurodiversity as a whole? Because, you know, it's, it's a, a lot of people go into it, but you're very specific. You're very specialized here.  [00:03:39] Robin: Yeah. I love that question. Uh, when I was in high school, I did a camp for kids with disabilities, um, pretty profound disabilities. So my Camper, who I was in charge of for the week, uh, was non-verbal in a wheelchair, and I was in charge of feeding her, changing her diaper, and she was older than me. Um, but I feel like she taught me more about life in that five days that I was taking care of her than I had you know, ever experienced. And so that drove me into special ed, um, in, in my undergrad. And then I met one of my students, um, family therapist. They came to observe me at school and I was like, that's exactly what I wanna do. And so for the last 10 years I've been in, um, child and family therapy, working with kids with disabilities and all different neuro divergence.  [00:04:29] Peter: It's not easy.  [00:04:32] Robin: Yeah, it's not easy, but it's really fun and really rewarding and um, I love it. [00:04:37] Peter: I imagine it would be. Tell us about, so Clay is really interesting. So this is one of those things that get sort of to the heart of what's going on long before other people figure it out.  [00:04:44] Robin: Yes, yes. I joined Clay because, you know, I felt as a therapist, I was so burnt out. I was, you know, helping one family at a time, pulling them out of the river and never going upstream to see why are you getting thrown in the river. Um, and I think so often, you know, parents are bringing their kid to the pediatrician and saying, you know, we're having these different behavior issues. Um, or they're having behavioral issues at school or home, and the pediatrician has 10 minutes, you know, for all the vital health assessments and vaccines, and they're not equipped to always handle behavioral health issues. And then the teacher's pretty burnt out and not always equipped, and the parents burnt out and not equipped. And the end result is, you know, from zero to five when it's the most. Like you said, the most crucial time, 90% of the brain's growing these negative neural pathways get set. These negative coping and self-soothing skills get set. Negative family dynamics, negative association with school and negative self-esteem. And then the research says kids don't land in my office until 11 years later. I. So, you know, that was kind of my goal at Clay was, and what Clay is doing, we're solving this, um, we're intervening and putting the tools in teachers and parents' hands earlier. So what I can do in six sessions with a four-year-old would take years and years with a teenager. And we're really seeing the mental health crisis start in preschool. Even though they're talking about teenagers,  [00:06:07] Peter: You're preventing having to undo things essentially.  [00:06:09] Robin: Yes, exactly. Exactly. [00:06:11] Peter: Huh. That is interesting. I mean, it's, it's interesting the statistics you rattle off there. I, I always talk about how, you know, it's difficult to undo years of being told you're broken, but I didn't realize it started that early.  [00:06:22] Robin: Yes, I know often. That's fascinating. Yeah. Often we undermine how important, uh, Zero to five is, and it's really the most crucial. And it's when parents are the most burnt out and, um, you know, many preschool teachers are underpaid and overworked and have these massive classrooms of behavior issues and they're not equipped to handle it.  [00:06:41] Peter: I'm still blown away by, by five years old. So, so you're saying is if you get the kids in. Before that sort of settles. [00:06:47] Robin: Yeah. When we, you know, it's much, much easier. We've found our research so far of the kids that we've screened, a third of them have been flagged for, you know, a certain behavior concern. Um, 40% of those kids were flagged for anxiety and 19% were flagged with A D H D symptoms. And so we're not diagnosing them, but we're flagging the teachers and the parents with this is what's going on. So they're not just a behavior issue, they're not a lazy kid who's not trying or purposely being defiant. They actually have something else going on. And if we can give them really effective coping skills and ways to talk to the kids. And, um, you know, to really see the gifts. I love that about what you do on your podcast is always talking about the gifts of A D H D and there are so many gifts of anxiety and gifts of A D H D and we really have to help kids get those coping skills and see that as their superpower and, um, figure out how to make school and family life work for them. [00:07:45] Peter: Talk to me about the parents. So I was just talking to a parent who said that, yeah, pretty sure my kid has is, is neurodiverse, but. We can't test him until he's six, according to the school. Mm-hmm. Right. And so I'm curious, when you go in and talk to parents who are at a much younger age  [00:08:00] Robin: Yep. Right.  [00:08:00] Peter: What's the, what's the reaction, what's the response? [00:08:02] Robin: Yeah, I mean, it's a common response of like, they're too young to have ADHD. They're, um, you know, it's kind of crazy to put my four year old in therapy. And I hear that and I get it, and we can't diagnose ADHD pre four, but we see the symptoms and we definitely see, um, the family genetics of that. So, if a parent has ADHD or anxiety, we typically, you know, there's a higher rate of a kid having that. And so there's never any harm in getting coping skills and language around ADHD or anxiety or autism sooner. You don't have to wait for a diagnosis. If you're seeing some of the symptoms and you're seeing the behaviors, we can jump in there and, and get coping skills. I'm not, I'm not encouraging, you know, an increase in diagnosis. I'm just encouraging an increase in screening and getting those tools.  [00:08:51] Peter: Right, right. And it's interesting because I don't know, I, this is the first I've ever heard I like, like think I know what I'm, you know, I've heard a lot about this. The first thing I've ever heard about. Young age, um, about really sort of young age intervention. [00:09:04] Robin: Yeah, it's crucial. It's really crucial in terms of how kids feel about themselves. You know, often you'll see a five year old going to kindergarten and already feel like they're stupid. They don't wanna go to school, they're a bad boy or bad girl. They're bad at listening. Um, they get all of these messages about themselves before school's even started. Right. And that's what, and, and you know, the family dynamics have been set up. So, um, you know, parents get in a loop of how they've been parenting a, a kid, and it really affects how they cope, how they self-soothe. And then I see them 11 years later and they're addicted to their screens or they're using food to cope, or they're depressed or anxious. And so what I try to tell parents is if we intervene at four, you won't be doing this at 15. You know, you won't have a depressed, anxious kid who's who's using negative coping skills. That's our hope.  [00:09:58] Peter: And the research backs it up, Robin.  [00:10:00] Robin: Yes, yes. You know, the, the mental health crisis, all of the research right now is on teenagers being anxious and depressed. One third of of teenagers are, um, identified as having anxiety or depression. And, and what we're seeing is those kids are, they're showing those signs at 3, 4, 5, um, and we can intervene way sooner.  [00:10:24] Peter: Wow. Three, four, and five. They're showing sign of depression. That is, that is sad.  [00:10:30] Robin: Yeah. Of what will end up, you know, I think we might not see a kid who's depressed, but we could see a kid who's, um, you know, got some pretty [hectic?] Behavior and, and then they start to feel depressed about  [00:10:41] Peter: what kind of signs should parents be looking for? [00:10:42] Robin: Yeah, I think when it's persistent, uh, when it's happening in more than one setting. So if it's happening at school and at home, that's, you know, a good sign that, that it's prevalent in both places. Tantrums, unexplained tantrums, um, pervasive, you know, negative moods, feeling like you're walking on eggshells around your kids. Um, feeling like nothing you do works seeing that like typical parenting strategies or typical school strategies are not working. And I think anytime you have that gut feeling as a parent, something's not right, or I think something's going on, or I think they're gonna be the kid and I. You know, first grade where we get them diagnosed. Right. Intervene now. You don't have to wait.  [00:11:24] Peter: That's a really, that's really good advice. It makes a lot of sense. I think it's gonna help a lot of people. Robin Maddux how can people find you?  [00:11:29] Robin: Yes, you can find us @ carebyclay.com and carebyclay.com. Cool. Yes. www.carebyclay.com .And you can always email me at Robin robin@carebyclay.com [00:11:40] Peter: Awesome. Well, I think this is gonna be a very, very helpful episode. I really appreciate taking the time, Robin, as always, thanks to our audience for listening. Thanks to Steven Byrom for being our amazing producer/editor. We'll be back next week with another episode where we will learn a lot and hopefully continue our mission to let the world know that all forms of neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. We'll see you soon.  — Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at shankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. 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