Ep.23 - Raising Special Needs Children

On today’s episode, Derick and Jessica open up about the realities of raising children with special needs — the challenges, the small victories, and the lessons learned along the way. From navigating medical appointments and early intervention meetings to celebrating every milestone, they share their personal journey and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with parenting in a world that isn’t always built for inclusion.

In today's episode, Derick and Jess dive deep into the mindset of the “victim society” — a culture where blame, entitlement, and helplessness often take center stage. They explore how this mentality shows up in everyday life, why it can be so damaging to growth and resilience, and most importantly, how to break free from it. Expect raw conversation, practical tools, and empowering insights to help you shift from a victim mindset into a place of responsibility, strength, and freedom. This isn’t about dismissing real struggles — it’s about reclaiming your power to respond, rebuild, and rise.

✨ Join us on our GLP journey! In this video, we share our personal experience with GLP medications and break down one of the biggest myths out there: that you automatically lose muscle while taking them. We’ll cover: 💡 Why this myth started in the first place 💪 How to protect and even build muscle while on GLPs 🥗 The role of nutrition, resistance training, and lifestyle 📈 What we’ve noticed in our own journey Whether you’re considering GLPs, already on them, or just curious, this video will give you real insight and encouragement. Muscle loss isn’t inevitable—you can thrive, stay strong, and feel your best! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if this content resonates with you. Share your questions or your own GLP experience in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you!   #GLPJourney #MuscleHealth #MythBusting #GLP1

***WE DID IT!!*** Join Derick and Jess as they celebrate their 1yr anniversary - ALCOHOL FREE! The couple discuss the up's and down's of the last year and shed some insight on some of the revelations that have come from a clear mind and body. 

In today's episode, Derick and Jess dive into the topic of Emotion Immaturity and what effects it can have on a child growing up in this environment. Having emotionally immature parents or siblings around you growing up can stunt one's own emotional growth and have lasting effects into adulthood. Join the couple as they discuss their personal relationship to this and what they have done as individuals and as a couple to overcome some of these traits.

***THE MAGIC SHOT*** Join Derick and Jess as they discuss their ongoing journey peptides. After months and months of researching, the couple decided to give peptides a shot and see if they did in fact help with overall health and weight loss. They discuss how making the decision to use peptides has changed the game for their fitness and health and review the pro's and con's for listeners to consider. 

Derick and Jess continue the conversation on their sobriety journey. The couple discuss some of the changes and benefits they have seen take place in their lives within the past 9 months and provide some encouragement and hopefully inspiration to those looking to take the leap! 

Derick and Jess discuss their road to sobriety and shine some light on the current journey they've embarked on with giving up alcohol for a year. The couple discuss their reasoning behind taking on such a life changing challenge and elaborate on some of the challenges they've faced while embracing the positive outcomes. Tune in to catch up with how their life has changed in so many ways for the better. 

THEY'RE BACK!!!...again :)  Join Derick and Jess as they give listeners a mini update on what's been going on in their lives since we last heard from them. The search and rescue can be called off. The couple shine some light on some of the "not so small" changes that have happened since last year and drop some hints on topics for upcoming episodes. Let's see what we have in store for 2025! 

We're back, Baby!! Again, back from yet another hiatus, Derick and Jess discuss the importance of communication. The couple dive into their journey with continuing to master the art of communicating and give some key points on how to ensure you have open, clear, and productive communication in your own relationships.