Joe sits with Behavioral Health Navigator Josh Sutton to talk about addiction, recovery, education, and the needs of the community.

Did we mention they are cousins? It makes for a very honest and caring conversation that shouldn't be missed!

Today Joe got on the phone with a SPED teacher we are calling "Ruth" to talk openly about some of the struggles in the profession. It is an honest conversation and one that hopefully educates.

The Garage Studio was busy with two stars of the peer world Josh Smith and Coach B. Both are former guests so we skip their peer stories and go right to their work inside prisons. Josh even received a call from someone he's working with that's still inside and we take the call on air! Don't miss this episode.

Joe sits with Stay at Home Dad Don Hudson. They talk motorcycle clubs, military service, owning a dad focused parenting store and dad life. Don and Joe met years ago through the National At-Home Dad network so the connection is immediate and a fun listen.

In this episode Joe sits with Dr. Chris Ladish, Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Assistant Vice President of the Bessler Center at Mary Bridge.

Joe sits with Executive Director Nelson Rascon and Program Director Sarah Jensen to discuss the events of 2024 and exciting opportunities on the horizon for 2025 at DadsMOVE.

And now for something completely different. Joshua Smith is back in the studio but this time in a new capacity... temporary host! That's right, Josh took over to interview your host Joe.

In today's episode Joe travel's to Roy, WA to sit with the organizers of Tacoma Dads Group. They discuss the difficulties of finding belonging and connection as Dads, the needs of Dads in the area and what it means to show up in big numbers at Tacoma Pride every year.

Joe is joined in the Garage Studio by Sienna Eckstrom. They talk working with groups, get real about anxiety and discuss some addiction pitfalls that can occur in life.

A comedian on the show... how does that work?

Very well when the comedian in question is a former Peer Mentor with extensive lived experience. Start with the comedy and stay for the insightful thoughts about peer work and what can be done to help more folks.