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141 He Took me Serious

In this episode, Amanda shares her powerful life story filled with resilience, love, and courage. From growing up with her mom and siblings to becoming a teen mom at 17, she opens up about the challenges of young motherhood, finding her way through work and marriage, and the heartbreak of loss. Amanda also speaks about being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020, the struggles of living with both Parkinson’s and lupus, and how her support system helps her push forward each day. This is an honest conversation about strength, survival, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.Guest: TikTok: amandajoy99Instagram: amandaj9983https://michaeljfox.quorum.us/campaign/104371/Sponsor Solar X InsuranceFacebook: Solarx Auto InsuranceInstagram: solarx_insurance_agencyTiktok: solarx_insurance_05www.slxinsurance.com

140 Everything Takes Time

In this episode, I sit down with Matt, a military veteran from Utah, who joined the service back in 2005. Years later, his life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at just 41. Instead of letting it define him, Matt found a new path in comedy, stepping on stage for stand-up and sharing laughter through his TikTok full of jokes. He opens up about life with Parkinson’s, how humor has become his outlet, and even the challenges of being “technology challenged.” Plus, Matt shares the story of a recent apartment fire and how he continues to face every challenge with resilience and wit.Guest Tiktok: Parkinson's Matt Xhttps://michaeljfox.quorum.us/campaign/104371/Sponsor Solar X InsuranceFacebook: Solarx Auto InsuranceInstagram: solarx_insurance_agencyTiktok: solarx_insurance_05www.slxinsurance.com

139 Egging me On

In this episode, Pete opens up about his journey — from being abandoned by his mom at just 10 years old and navigating life as one of seven siblings, to becoming a father of four, including one adopted child. He shares the challenges of family estrangement, how being a self-proclaimed nerd shaped his identity, and why he’s now a passionate advocate for mental health.Guest PeteInstagram: pete_vs_anniexypodcastTikTok: petevsanxiety.igy6Facebook: Peter Dalke JrSponsor Solar X InsuranceFacebook: Solarx Auto InsuranceInstagram: solarx_insurance_agencyTiktok: solarx_insurance_05www.slxinsurance.com

138 Your Story is not Over

Today I welcome Jay, host of Young Dad Podcast. Jay’s story is one of resilience and hope. From growing up without parents, facing abuse, and battling mental health struggles to becoming a young father, enduring a difficult divorce, and finding healing in a new marriage — Jay has overcome it all. Now a clinician, he’s turned his pain into purpose by helping others.Guest Instagram: youngdadpodwebsite: www.youngdadpod.comFacebook: Young Dad PodcastYouTube: youngdadpodSponsor Solar X InsuranceFacebook: Solarx Auto InsuranceInstagram: solarx_insurance_agencyTiktok: solarx_insurance_05www.slxinsurance.com

137 In that State of Mind

In his first-ever podcast appearance, Ivan shares his journey through depression and how he found the strength to turn his life around. Ivan discovered the power of motivation and self-discipline, Ivan opens up about the habits, lessons, and mindset shifts that keep him moving forward.Sponsor Solar X InsuranceFacebook: Solarx Auto InsuranceInstagram: solarx_insurance_agencyTiktok: solarx_insurance_05www.slxinsurance.com