Family Episodes

Happy in-between Mother's and Father's Day, everyone. Whether you are a parent, guardian, family member, or friend, it takes a village to raise children. I recently had the opportunity to sit and listen to the Byess family about their experiences raising two children during the 80s and 90s. The challenges they faced and overcame in their early years as parents and shared how their definition of parenting expanded beyond the traditional roles of mom and dad, especially with the help of the kid...

Welcome to part 2 of a 2-part episode where I speak to my friend Jade B about being a Military Spouse. Being a spouse is a responsibility not to take likely that is why they use the words for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health during wedding ceremonies. Imagine you are separated from your spouse for anywhere between 4 to 8 months a year with parts of that time not having contact, have 2 kids that your spouse will miss some milestones in your kid's lives, you a...

Being a spouse is a responsibility not to take likely that is why they use the words for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health during wedding ceremonies. Imagine you are separated from your spouse for anywhere between 4 to 8 months a year with parts of that time not having contact, have 2 kids that your spouse will miss some milestones in your kid's lives, you also homeschool the 2 kids, moved 7 times in 12 years, and have to make some really tough important decisi...

This episode shows us the beauty and joy of two parents of a lovely child diagnosed with Down Syndrome. With every parent of children, there are challenges, joys, and stresses, but having a child with special needs is not something discussed or understood by everyone, and I want to share with you the two amazing parents how things work in their world. We discuss how they have built a support system, schooling, finding time for friends and each other, the health ins and outs, and everyday tips an...

This is an extraordinary holiday episode where we will be talking with my Father-In-Law, Ken about what Christmas has meant to him over the years. We discuss food, traditions home, mail, school, religion, music, weather, gifts, and family history with the holiday season. It is incredible to hear the evolution that makes up my Christmas memories as I get to peek behind the curtain and listen to it from a place where I can understand and respect the things my wife's parents had done for her, along...

In this episode, I am doing a continuation on the topic of friendship; in the previous episode, I spoke with my longest known friend Eden. In this episode, I am talking with my closest friend Garrison Copeland. All friendships are essential, with each different playing role in our lives. The significant difference with this friendship is the face-to-face time invested. Garrison and I went from elementary school through college, lived, traveled around the United States, fought with each other, an...

Today I am speaking with my longest known friend. We literally go back to the crib. We discuss how friendships can evolve over the years when you don’t go to the same schools and only see each other a handful of times a year or sometimes years, but there is still an unspoken bond. Also, I speak with her about her fascinating career of being a pediatric dental hygienist. If you have any questions or comments for me, I can be found at: cade@learningfromfriends.com https://www.learningfromfriend...

During this conversation, my father-in-law shares his personal experience with gastroesophageal junction cancer. We discuss his diagnosis, treatments, and continued life without a stomach. There is always a lot that can be learned and his great delivery and great insights on the topic can be helpful for any person affected by cancer whether it is a loved one, friend, or yourself. Helpful Resources National Comprehensive Cancer Network https://www.nccn.org/home National Cancer Institute https:...

This is an extraordinary holiday episode where we will be talking with my Mom about what Christmas has meant to her over the years. We discuss food, traditions home, mail, school, religion, music, weather, gifts, and family history with the holiday season. It is incredible to hear the evolution that makes up my Christmas memories as I get to peek behind the curtain and listen to it from in a place where I can understand and respect the things my parents had done for me along with what their pare...