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Erin is a fellow podcast lover who I found on Instagram.  She has a special place in my heart because she has ALS and she is in her twenties. This is just like my brother, Ryan, who Also diagnosed with ALS in his twenties. I knew that I had to have her on my show to talk about some of her favorite podcasts. 

This month all of my episodes are centered around the ALS community. It has been so much fun introducing you to the inspiring and lovely people that are in the ALS community. Today you get to meet Erin and hear all about her favorite podcasts.

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May is ALS Awareness Month. If you aren't sure what ALS is, it's a disease that attacks cells in the body that control movement. It's a neurodegenerative disease, meaning cells of the nervous system die over time during someone's ALS journey.

It's an absolutely devastating disease with no cure. My brother, Ryan passed away from ALS a year ago next month, and I'm determined to help bring more awareness to this awful disease so that we can find better treatments and a cure.

Today, I'm excited to introduce you to a podcast that is hosted by James Smith, who shares his ALS Journey. His show used to be called Beyond MND so you will hear him refer to it by that name. It is now called, Diagnosed Dad. Everyone can learn something and be inspired by his ALS Journey.

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For the month of May, which is ALS Awareness Month, I'm dedicating all of the Friendly Podcast Guide episodes to helping raise awareness of ALS and the amazing people in this community such as the I AM ALS organization.

 Almost a year ago, my brother passed away from complications with ALS.  Before Ryan was diagnosed, I had a vague knowledge of what ALS is, but that was it. I didn't know that there is no cure and no treatments that are able to prolong the life of someone with ALS.  

Now, I am intimately aware of this disease and I want to be part of the movement that is helping the ALS community thrive and eventually find a cure. I AM ALS is an organization on the forefront of that mission.

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 I have a very special guest on the podcast today. My son Danny is going to talk about his current favorite podcasts and give kid podcast recommendations. He was a natural with a microphone and it was so much fun hearing about podcasts he enjoys in a longer conversation than we usually have about them.

I hope that you can find one of these kid podcasts is one that your kids will enjoy too!

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 Do your kids listen to other people's advice way better than they listen to your advice? Mine too.

This week's episode is all about a kid podcast that shines a light on awesome kids who are doing inspiring things. It can help your kids learn how they can do awesome things too. It's called The Lil' Leaders Podcast and my kids really enjoy it because they love hearing other kids' voices on their podcasts.

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As the weather gets warmer, the itch to travel gets stronger. Sometimes we don't have the capacity, funds, or time off to scratch that itch. Here's some travel podcasts that can help you dream, plan, and save up for your next amazing adventure.

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Between Scott, my partner, and I, Scott is definitely more of a foodie. When I found Gastropod, I realized that while my palate isn't as refined as Scott's, I do love to learn about the history and science behind food. Gastropod feels like the podcast equivalent of eating comfort food. I hope you enjoy learning food science in a fun way as much as I do! 

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We are in the middle of spring break season, and I know many of you are most likely traveling in some form or fashion. I wanted to give you some kid podcasts you can use to entertain your kids on a road trip to help it go a bit smoother. I hope you find a new favorite kids podcast from this episode!

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How many times a day do you get asked the question, why or how? Let's just say at my house, if I got a nickel for every time my kiddos asked me a question, I had to Google, I would have a lot of nickels.

This week's kid podcast is for all those curious kids out there. It's called DRAC. It's about a vampire who doesn't thirst for blood, but for knowledge and this storytelling podcast is one your kiddos will enjoy!

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It's no secret that I love kid podcasts, they have seriously changed my life as a mom!

When I found out that there are apps dedicated to kid podcasts, I knew I needed to find out more. That is how I found Rachel Lacey, who is one of the co-founders of the kid podcast app, KidsPod.  She is one of my favorite kid podcast experts, which is why I wanted to get some kid podcast recommendations from her. 

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