Life is Life!

To those close to Chase or anyone within earshot, it was no secret his wife, Keri, was his world. He is not shy to yell it from a rooftop. In part two of this difficult conversation, Chase reflects on the journey of losing his wife, Keri, and navigating life without her. He discusses the pain and sadness that still lingers, but also emphasizes the importance of moving forward and facing adversity. Chase shares how he and his children are coping with the loss and the support they have received from their community. He also talks about the challenges of being a single parent and the decisions he has had to make. Despite the difficulties, Chase remains hopeful and focused on raising his children and living a fulfilling life. The conversation explores the impact of personal stories and the importance of learning from others. It also highlights the supportive work environment and the need to appreciate life and cherish loved ones.

Takeaways

Life goes on even in the face of tragedy and loss.
Support from friends, family, and community is crucial during difficult times.
Parenting as a single parent comes with unique challenges and responsibilities.
Embracing what you can't control and focusing on what you can is key to moving forward. Personal stories have a powerful impact and can inspire others.
Valentine's Day episode was highly listened to, indicating the interest in the financial component of relationships.
A supportive work environment can make a significant difference during challenging times.
Learning from others and being good human beings can help us rise to the occasion.
Appreciate life, don't take it for granted, and live in the moment.
Cherish loved ones and make the most of the time we have with them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Keri's Passing
03:05 Life Goes On and Dealing with Adversity
10:13 Facing the Reality of Being Alone
18:52 Parenting as a Single Parent
28:48 Support from the Community
35:26 Moving Forward and Setting Goals
47:45 Embracing What You Can't Control
48:35 Conclusion and Acknowledgment of Chase's Journey
48:54 The Impact of Personal Stories
49:09 Valentine's Day Episode
50:19 Supportive Work Environment
51:05 Learning from Others
52:05 Appreciating Life
52:52 Cherishing Loved Ones

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In 2021 Chase's wife Keri was diagnosed with with a life altering illness that would change the course of theirs and their kids lives. This conversation delves into the journey of Peckham's as they navigate her battle with cancer. The chapters cover various aspects of their experience, from seeking the best specialists to facing the reality of the disease and living day to day. They also discuss the discovery of genetic testing and the impact it has on their children's future. The conversation explores Keri's decline and visible illness, as well as the perspective of Brian, a close friend. It concludes with the final moments and the process of finding closure and moving forward.

Takeaways

Seeking the best specialists is crucial when facing a serious illness.
Coming to terms with the reality of a disease can be a difficult and emotional process.
Living day to day and finding joy in the present moment is important when dealing with a chronic illness.
Genetic testing can provide valuable information about potential health risks for family members.
The decline of a loved one's health can be challenging to witness and accept.
Support from friends and community is essential during difficult times.
Transitioning to hospice care can provide comfort and support for both the patient and their loved ones.
Saying goodbye and finding closure is a deeply personal and emotional process.
Processing the loss of a loved one takes time and support.
Moving forward after loss involves finding strength and creating a new normal.

Chapters

00:00 Seeking the Best Specialists
45:01 Facing the Reality of the Disease
46:09 Living Day to Day
47:34 Discovering Brackens and Genetic Testing
49:14 Carrie's Decline and Visible Illness
49:59 Carrie's Illness from Brian's Perspective
50:57 Realizing the Severity of the Situation
52:25 Finding Peace in the Final Months
56:09 Transitioning to Hospice Care
59:07 Saying Goodbye and Finding Closure
01:01:41 The Final Moments
01:04:13 Processing the Loss
01:07:34 Moving Forward

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This week the boys sit down with a legend in sports talk radio and longtime L.A. Galaxy broadcaster, Joe Tutino. Joe discusses the peaks and valleys of sports talk radio, the beginning with Jim Rome and the Mighty 690 and speaking with legends, such as Ted Williams, Reggie Jackson and San Diego's own Tony Gwynn. He is candid and open about his health and his weight loss journey and his love of soccer. A truly inspirational man who has lived a long and winding road of life. 

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Welcome to Life is Life. This episode we reintroduce Chase and Felipe and welcome Brian Blackburn into the fold! This is the beginning of an amazing year ahead where we talk about the trials and successes in business life, personal life, fatherhood, marriage, death and so much more, after all Life is Life!!!!

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Can you believe we are in the middle of December??? Crazy! What a year 2022 has been for us. Personal tragedy, success stories, inflation, crypto, road trips and the flu making a huge comeback after taking a back seat to Covid-19 for a bit.

In this final episode of 2022 we discuss all of those and look back to our favorite moments as well as answer some of the most common questions we were asked. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year all!

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The Holiday's are a season of joy, religion, love, Santa, reindeer, movies, food, travel, family, traditions and of course presents. With all of these things comes spending and depending on your situation a lot of spending. In this episode the boys discuss the pitfalls and joys the holiday season can bring, especially our spending.

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The American dream, being a homeowner! Owning a home is an accomplishment that almost all of us aspire too. But... Sometimes I miss the days of calling my landlord when things break and things do break! One of the most difficult breaks is when you see water dripping from an area of the house that it shouldn't. Where is it coming from? Oh, if it only were that easy!

This week the crew discusses Chase's Thanksgiving weekend of playing cat and mouse with the dripping water that was coming from his kitchen ceiling and the steps he took to find said leak (with a professional) and deal with homeowners insurance. 

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This week we honor those who support our Boost For Our Heroes program. This program would not be possible without those that come out to the annual Boost For Our Heroes Golf Classic here in sunny San Diego! 

Boost for our Heroes is a financial assistance and education program that benefits military members, veterans and their families. This program provides a variety of workshops, outreach efforts, and one-on-one consultations to help men and women experiencing a financial hardship become financially stable. Because of these obstacles, the Boost for our Heroes program also provides a quarterly award of $3,000 to a military member or military family. Each quarter, an impartial panel selects one recipient based on financial hardship and subsequently works with the recipient to develop an integrated financial plan. The funds for this program come directly from this event.

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Netflix changed the game of how we watch television. So much so that, many of us first tried out Netflix to see if we could avoid having to drive to Blockbuster. After all, gas prices where were closing in on $2/gallon and who could afford that extra driving?  Now we spend longer scrolling to just find something to watch. But Netflix, known for giving people something to watch while they chill, is saying sharing is caring no more when it comes to passwords.

In this episode we share how we think the password crackdown might change peoples finances. Are more people adding Netflix to their budgets or will the competition continue to take subscriptions from the company that took down Blockbuster and the video stores? Will you pay more to add a friend? We also answer what streaming service we would cancel last. 

So stop using [email protected] and Password: Philloveskittens! to watch Netflix and register for your free 30 day trial instead. Just don't forget to add it to your budget or cancel in the next month.     

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There are many products in the market that are used to incentivize us, to make purchases whether we have the funds to do so or not. Credit cards are the big brother. The little plastic card that allows us to purchase a product and pay it off over time if so choose. Of course the card charges us interest if we don't pay it all off when the invoice comes in. I the old days there was lay away. You could have a product put on hold for you to purchase on another date when you had the funds saved up. Well there is a new trend starting to become a player in the industry. Buy Now, Pay later apps are almost universal now which allows you to make a purchase, and then pay it off over four easy installments interest free. Sounds great! But we are starting to see more and more of these debts go delinquent and the CFPB is taking notice.

Today the crew discusses the good, the bad and the ugly regarding Buy Now, Pay Later and it may surprise you where they stand

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