In this powerful episode, we sit down with Katie, who shares their deeply personal journey of overcoming mental health struggles and the devastating loss of a family member to suicide. Through immense pain and resilience, Katie has not only navigated these challenges but has also channeled their experience into creating Thumbs Up, an organization dedicated to supporting mental health and suicide prevention. Tune in as they open up about the importance of community, healing, and the steps we can all take to better understand and support mental well-being. This is an inspiring conversation about hope, recovery, and the impact of turning personal grief into a source of change.

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In this episode, we explore the harsh realities of growing up in a household shaped by abuse and substance use. Cort's mom, Renee, shares her firsthand experience of navigating fear, instability, and trauma while trying to find their own path to healing. We discuss the emotional toll, the long-term effects, and the resilience it takes to break free from generational cycles. Whether you've lived through a similar experience or want to better understand the struggles faced by so many, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope. 

Whether you’ve experienced it firsthand or want to understand the impact, this podcast offers a space for healing, awareness, and hope.

For support and additional resources, visit:

    •    SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) – www.samhsa.gov (Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP)

    •    National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) – www.nctsn.org

    •    Drug Policy Alliance – www.drugpolicy.org

    •    RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – www.rainn.org (Helpline: 1-800-656-HOPE)

If you need immediate support, don’t hesitate to reach out to a trusted professional or crisis service. You are not alone.

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One moment changed everything. In this podcast, we share our daughter’s unexpected stroke journey—how we faced the unthinkable, navigated the trauma, and walked the path toward healing. Through raw storytelling, and heartfelt conversations, we raise awareness about pediatric stroke, offer hope to families going through medical crises, and discuss the emotional and physical recovery process. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone seeking inspiration in the face of adversity, this podcast is a space for support, resilience, and awareness.

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It has been a hot minute. We took the summer off but tune in for some big changes and updates in our lives. So excited to be sharing with you all again. 

Cort has a special guest today all the way from Michigan. Content creator Trisha Hyde. They chat about life, background, similarities, and being content creators.

Cort & Ethan discuss finances, budgeting, being purposeful with $$, and more. 

Cort and her dad cover a variety of topics ranging from her upbringing, to his childhood, parental advice, and more. 

Cort and her mom, Renee, discuss making the choice to find joy even when your past has given you the right to be bitter.

Cort & Rach discuss postpartum, secrets to staying friends for so long, and how to get through the HARD together.

Cort & Ethan discuss their anxieties, what helps them cope, as well as what others do to cope.