Critters in the Grass

Send us Fan MailWe’re back for Episode 55! Join us as we reflect on recent travels, fall updates, and hitting our stride together through busy times. We pay tribute to Brooke Eby, share key updates in the ALS community, and shine a spotlight on Eric Strom—a Spartan alum and advocate leading the way in ALS community action. Tune in for an episode filled with gratitude, connection, and hope.  Follow Eric on Instagram at @erocknc01Follow Wendy on Instagram at: @lawndale524http://throwandturn.comhttps://fundraise.als.net/team/claytonrakesFollow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailWelcome to summer! In this episode, we catch up on a whirlwind few weeks since our mid-May update. We’re recapping recent travels and milestones, including David’s birthday trip back to Ohio, an incredible Lou Gehrig Day trip to Cincinnati, a beautiful time in Myrtle Beach for NC Eyes, and a memorable night in Charlotte seeing Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson. We also reflect on Father's Day and discuss how we are navigating the summer season—balancing work, family, and intentionally carving out moments of personal peace.In our ALS community segment, we highlight the incredible momentum from ALS Awareness Month. We share our gratitude for Molly and Carson's backyard lemonade stand (shoutout to Dee!), look ahead to the ALS TDI Tri-State Trek, and provide updates on the Catfish Classic and Sarah’s Golf Tournament. We also pause to honor the memory of Sheriff Roy Woodlief and point listeners toward a fantastic connection resource: ALS.Community.Then, we dive into a personal milestone of our own as we approach our one-year wedding anniversary. We open up about the beautiful, ongoing process of merging our lives, learning to stay deeply rooted in the present moment while still building a vision for our future.Finally, our PALS of the Episode spotlight shines on Cory Mosley, host of the ALS Matters podcast. Cory's story hits incredibly close to home—he is an East Carolina University alum who carries the SOD1 gene, coming from a family where more than 39 members across three generations have faced ALS. Cory shares his reality of being diagnosed in his late 30s and how he chooses hope over fear, focusing entirely on making time for his wife and his daughter, Willa. We discuss the profound connection to "our Cory," whose early participation in clinical trials helped pave the way for Qalsody, the FDA-approved treatment Cory Mosley benefits from today. We also celebrate Cory’s recent trip to Philadelphia for Lou Gehrig Day, where his cousin Scotty Easter threw out the ceremonial first pitch.Connect with Cory Mosley:Instagram: @cmosley.cmPodcast: Listen to ALS Matters on your favorite platform.Thank you for walking this road with us.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share to help others find our community. You are never alone.Follow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailWe are back! Alison and Dave discuss what has been happening since February. Lots of trips and lots of ALS related news!Brandon Conley is our PALS of the episode. You can follow him on Instagram at @conleybaThank you for listening! We love you all!Follow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailHappy birthday Angela! Happy Anniversary to our podcast! We apologize for being away for so long. This podcast is good for us and we love to do it. We talk about what we've been doing the last year and the untimely deaths of Eric Dane and Leah Stravenhagen. We love and appreciate you all...it's so good to be back!Follow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailAlison and Dave discuss the latest developments in their lives. Erin Taylor is our person of the episode. You can follow her at @unsteadyandready on Instagram. Erin was diagnosed with ALS at the Age of 23. Follow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailOur 50th episode! Hear about our amazing friend and neighbor Rajini Poth. Rajini was selected as one of the 2025 American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Class of Survivors.Our PALS of the episode is Brian Jeansonne. He has over 12,000 Instagram followers. www.valentinesdaywidowoutreach.comInstagram @prettythings.charlotteFollow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailAlison and Dave discuss what they've been up to since the last episode. They also discuss the 5th anniversary of Angela's passing.  They discuss the latest news in the ALS community.Thanks for listening!Follow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailAlison and Dave discuss the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of North Carolina. Alison's family is from that area and her parents are very active in the relief efforts. We were able to go to the area recently and help in any way we could. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode. Please contact us if you want to help the people of western North Carolina. We can help channel the assistance to where it will make a real impact.Thank you for listening!Follow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailAlison and Dave recount the last 49 days in their lives.Sarah's golf event and meeting George BrettPost MaloneAkron MarathonRandall's hankering for Jelly BellyMolly's big soccer outingDave's teams are winningAnd ALS related topicsMolly and Carson's big awardThe ALS TDI Summit in BostonTouring the ALS TDI Lab/HeadquartersClayton Rakes takes over the nationMy good buddy Rainer Dave and Alison discuss working together.Thank you for listening! Please leave us a rating and review and tell your friends about our podcast!Follow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals

Send us Fan MailAlison and Dave discuss what they have been up to this summer. Our person of the episode is Elizabeth Them. We met her at the Guardians vs Royals game on August 26th. We also met Roseann Hickman, another ALS warrior. Randall Keen and his family accepted our ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.Thank you for listening!Follow us on Instagram:@i_lost_my_person#endals