The holidays are upon us and some people can be extra susceptible to sadness and depression. This marks the last episode of season 1. I learned a ton doing the first 10 episodes and look forward to Season 2 starting sometime in January. Let us know if you want to be a guest, share an idea, or become a sponsor.

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Phone: 508-677-7219

loosing a loved one or a friend is never easy. I share some thoughts on a recent passing of a good friend Bill O'Brien. I think there are some good lessons here all around. I first met Bill on that ball field when our sons were very young. We then spent all of our sons scouting career together camping, kayaking, hiking, and really getting to know each other. Both our sons ascended to the rank of Eagle Scout! He was a proud dad and family man! Let us know if you want to be a guest, share an idea, or become a sponsor. Site: amatterofperspectibe.org e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 508-677-7219

I discuss the subject of anxiety especially when it comes to Alex. There are many forms of anxiety some more debilitating than others. Take a mental health screening at wtta.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to sponsor, be a guest, or have suggestions please reach out. 508-677-7219 [email protected] amatterofperspective.org

Mike Sodini is the founder of an organization called Walk the Talk America (WTTA.org). Mike shares his personal story on how suicide impacted his life and changed his perspective. Learn the events that led up to the suicide of someone very close to him and how he dealt with the avalanche of emotions. Mike further discusses the genesis of Walk the talk America, how it has impacted the gun community, and where it is today. https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ Bridging the gap between mental health and responsible firearm ownership Walk The Talk America believes that by improving the quality and availability of mental health resources to gun owners we can reduce suicide by firearm. We are paving the way by educating mental health professionals about gun culture and breaking negative stigmas around mental health for gun owners. We are saving lives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to be a guest? Know of someone who wants to be a guest? Please share! About the show: web site: https://www.amatterofperspective.org/ phone: 508-677-7219 e-mail: [email protected]

In this episode we have special guest Renee Gagne who shares her struggle and experience with alcohol and addiction in general. Her unique perspective can help so many and not just people struggling with alcohol addiction.

Resources: https://www.aa.org/

To contact Rene: [email protected]

In episode 3, I mentioned my feelings of resentment towards my wife. I elaborate on this subject and talk about the genesis of this resentment and how I dealt with it. I also talk about emotional scaring that can happen over time. I also talk about Alex's service dog. If you have suggestions for the show, want to be a guest, or want to be a sponsor please reach out to us at 508-677-7219 or [email protected]. our web site is http://amatterofperpsective.org.

The channel now has a website www.amatterofperspective.org.  Please like, follow, and share this channel! We want to help as many people as possible. You can also listen to us on spotify and apple. The website has the links. If you want to be a guest, have suggestions, or want to be a sponsor call us at 508-677-7219 or e-mail us at [email protected].

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Episode 4: I talk with Christian Silva who's son Jake battles cerebral palsy as well as other conditions including epilepsy. Christian talks about the coping methods that worked for him and how he changed his perspective on life in general. We briefly touch upon the struggles and stain a marriage can have when raising a child with special needs.

Christian owns a fitness business in CT called Premier Fitness Coaching and is a motivational speaker as well. www.premierfitnesscoaching.com [email protected]

800-839-0871

To learn more about cerebral palsy and resources: Greater Hartford Cerebral Palsy Family Network: www.cpfamilynetwrok.org

Connecticut Children's Medical Center: www.connecticutchildrens.org

Oak Hill (support group)

www.oakhillct.org

Navigating life is hard enough but when you add the struggle of caring for a family member with a severe medical issue it can get complicated.

I will never forget when Alex was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome. I'll start to dive into the inner feelings I was having as a dad and husband. 

Learn more about Dravet Syndrome

Bill talks with Jeff Sammis. Jeff has twin boys with Williams Syndrome. Jeff speaks about the diagnosis and offers words of advise for dads. 

Bill Dalpe introduces the podcast