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 Imagine every student walks into school carrying an invisible backpack. What might be inside it that their classmates cannot see? 

 Michelle Steiner is a writer, speaker, photographer, and paraeducator who uses her personal experience with a hidden disability to encourage, empower, and educate others. Through Michelle’s Mission, she shares her story to help people better understand disability, inclusion, perseverance, and the importance of seeing beyond what is visible. 

Most people meet Michelle Steiner's story through the headline moments — the professors who doubted her, the degree she wasn't supposed to get. In this episode, we go smaller and more useful. We sit down with Michelle to yes, discuss overcoming, and also advocating and believing in others.  And today we talked about recognizing disabilities in the people around us and supporting them, the impact of bullying.  

Michelle’s story reminds us that inclusion is not built through grand speeches. It is built in classrooms, churches, workplaces, crowded stadiums, and ordinary conversations. It begins when we stop assuming, start listening, and make room for the parts of a person we cannot immediately see. 

The “Am I Doing It?” checklist

 Parents can ask their children:

•  Is there someone your friends regularly joke about? 
•  Does that person laugh too, or are they laughing because they feel trapped? 
•  Do you use a nickname they never chose? 
•  Have you excluded someone because they act, speak, learn, dress, or move differently? 
•  Do you treat someone’s accommodation as an unfair advantage? 
•  Have you shared a photo, video, screenshot, or private message to embarrass someone? 
•  Have you ever said, “We’re just joking,” after someone looked uncomfortable? 
•  Do you behave differently toward someone when your friends are watching? 
•  Have you stayed silent because you were afraid the group would turn on you? 
•  Is there someone who becomes the automatic punchline in your group? 
•  Would you say the same thing if their parent, teacher, or your own parent were standing there? 
•  How would the story sound if the other child told it?

   Avoid asking only:

“Were you bullied today?”

A child may automatically say no.

Try:

•  Who did you sit with? 
•  Did anyone seem left out? 
•  What made people laugh today? 
•  Did anyone get embarrassed? 
•  Was anyone treated differently? 
•  Did you see something that felt wrong? 
•  Did you do anything today that you wish you could redo? 
•  Who made school easier for you today? 
•  Whose day did you make easier? 

These questions turn on the lights in rooms children often forget to describe.

https://www.michellesmission.com/

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When Matt Hunt was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, life changed in an instant. But his diagnosis didn't define him.

In this episode of Closing Time with David Mansour, Matt shares the early signs of MS, what it was like hearing the diagnosis, and the mindset that helped him move forward while serving as a CFO in the healthcare industry.

We also have an honest conversation about GLP-1 medications. Not as medical experts, but as two people discussing the questions, stigma, and real-life experiences surrounding one of today's most talked-about healthcare topics. We explore "food noise," addiction, leadership, degenerative diseases, and why empathy matters more than assumptions.

Matt closes with the advice he wishes every newly diagnosed person could hear.

If you've ever faced an unexpected challenge, know someone living with MS, or are simply looking for a thoughtful conversation about health, leadership, and resilience, this episode is for you.

Disclaimer: This conversation reflects our personal experiences, observations, and opinions. It is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical guidance specific to your situation.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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What happens when children become adults, parents become grandparents, and everyone has different expectations about family?

Julie is a licensed marriage and family therapist who owns her own practice, Juniper Counseling, here in Peachtree City, Georgia.  She works with adult individuals and couples and specializes in life transitions, sexuality/identity, and relationships. 

In this episode, David sits down with family counselor Julie Johnston to explore the evolving relationship between adult children and their parents. They discuss why some grandparents are deeply involved in their grandchildren's lives while others take a more hands-off approach, how family expectations change over time, and why even healthy families can struggle to navigate this new season of life.

Whether you're raising children, caring for aging parents, or trying to balance both, this conversation offers valuable insight into boundaries, communication, family obligations, and maintaining meaningful relationships across generations.

You'll learn:

Why parent-child relationships often need to be renegotiated in adulthood
How expectations can create conflict between adult children and parents
The changing role of grandparents in modern families
How to establish healthy boundaries without damaging relationships
Practical ways families can stay connected through every stage of life.

Recommended books: 

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https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/0593192095

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 Today's guest is Rustie, founder of Lead Forward, a leadership framework helping organizations improve retention, strengthen culture, and lead more effectively in high-stress environments. Over the last 15 years she's led operations, developed teams, and helped organizations achieve remarkable retention and performance improvements. Her story goes beyond business success. After losing everything during Hurricane Ian while helping rescue others, she gained a perspective on resilience and leadership that few people ever experience. Today we're talking about leadership, culture, burnout, resilience, and what it really takes to lead people through difficult seasons 

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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Today we're stepping into the unknown with a paranormal investigator from Life Beyond the Living. We discuss haunted locations, spirit communication, EVP recordings, spirit boxes, haunted dolls, and some of the most unexplained experiences they have encountered during investigations.

Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation explores the mysteries that continue to fascinate people around the world.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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One year ago, I recorded my very first podcast episode—and Ben Dings was my first guest.

At the time, the market was full of uncertainty, and we were trying to make sense of where things were headed. Now, 12 months later, we’re sitting back down for a full circle conversation.

In this episode, we break down what’s actually changed over the past year—from interest rates and home prices to buyer behavior, mindset, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s market.

The surprising part? On paper, not much has changed. Rates are similar. Prices are relatively flat. But the way people think, act, and make decisions in this market is completely different.

We also get into:

•  What we got right (and wrong) a year ago 
•  How the Georgia market has evolved—especially in Fayette, Coweta, and Henry counties 
•  The biggest shifts in buyer and seller behavior 
•  Lessons learned from the last 12 months 
•  What we believe is coming next 

This episode is more than just a market update—it’s a look at growth, perspective, and what a difference a year can make.

Full circle.

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Most people wait until they feel ready. That’s the problem.

Stephen A. Childs has spent 20+ years coaching high performers—and he’s seen what actually works. In this episode, we break down why motivation is overrated, how discipline changes everything, and why you need to take on something with a real chance of failure if you want to grow.

We also dive into the concept of misogi—and why doing something extremely hard once a year might be the fastest way to change your life.

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You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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At 83, Helen doesn’t remember every place, every detail, or every story from the road.

But maybe that’s not the point.

In this episode, we sit down with Helen and talk about a life shaped not by perfect memory, but by consistent presence. Through decades of travel, mission trips, and seasons of life that blur together, one thing stands out clearly—she just kept showing up.

This conversation isn’t about timelines or tallies. It’s about faith that didn’t need fanfare, obedience that didn’t require recognition, and a quiet kind of impact that builds over time.

Some stories are sharp. Others are softened by time. But what remains is something deeper:

A life of saying yes.

Again and again.

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A year ago, I went on a mission trip with my son thinking I was going to help other people.

What I didn’t expect was how much I would change.

Over the past 12 months, something has been pulling me… not guilt, not pressure, just a steady draw toward God that I couldn’t really explain.

In this episode, I talk honestly about what that’s looked like. The hesitation. The fear of being judged. The things I’m still holding onto. And how my faith has started to grow, even though I still feel like I’m figuring it out.

I also share how a recent cancer diagnosis in my family tested all of it… and why, for the first time, I felt peace instead of anger.

I don’t have this all figured out. This isn’t a polished story.
 Just a real one.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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