What’s up World!!

Michael and I sit down once again and talk about therapy and what it is to us. Michael and Danny both hit each other with some cold hard facts about the world and have a few mind blowing instances in this episode. Also, Michael and Danny brainstorm on an idea they have about a new series they want to do involving the Podcast. Let us know what you think of the guys series idea they mentioned in this episode?

Andrea Is the Mother to a very special and very awesome young Man. Anderson faces his life head on all the while dealing with Autism. During this episode you will hear what it's really like to be the Mother of an Autistic child. The Good times and the bad. Andrea and her Husband show a Love, compassion, and an amount of patience that I believe is God sent.

Andrea will tell you what it was like for her when the doctors first gave her the diagnosis and what she felt in that very moment. She will also tell you what it's like now years later and how she and her husband have developed a sort of plan of action when it comes to Autism.

Andrea has taken is upon herself to start AU-SOME LIKE ANDERSON which is a Facebook group that helps raise awareness for Autism and helps in so many other ways as well. That Facebook page will be linked below. Please listen in and hear what she has to say.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/873444833757817/

Ashley came on the WUW Podcast to be perfectly clear and very blunt about her addiction. That in itself is very admirable. She talks of how hard it is living in a rural community and dealing with the stares, and the comments made by those who seem that they have never made a mistake in life. Losing her Family and doing all that she can to win back her children's trust is her main focus in life, as well as her sobriety. Ashley's organization Sling Some Hope is growing, and all is welcome at her monthly events. If you need to be heard, the Sling Some Hope events is where you want to be. I want to personally thank Ashley for having the courage to come on the Podcast and share her story. These are true success stories of the upmost importance and so many people can grow from hearing them.

We as humans need to do better in life. We must do better to encourage and not to discourage.

"Let He who is without Sin cast the first stone" John 8:7

Ashley Lynn and Hermena of A&J Deals are sponsors of this Podcast, but they are not here to discuss that. Both Ashley and Hermena are both stricken with having dealt or currently dealing with a loved one who is suffering from addiction. This episode points out that it is not just the addict who suffers, it is the friends and Family who suffer along with them. These amazing Ladies should be commended for having the courage to speak so openly about this. Ashley talks of having to exclude all of her siblings except one from her life because of their addictions, as well as the struggle her mother dealt with in addiction. Hermena speaks about the ongoing battle with her Sister. Not knowing what to do and how having to make hard choices is a constant in her life. Please join us in this amazing conversation.

A&J Deals is a proud sponsor of the WUW Podcast. Please click the link below to visit their Facebook page and go by and visit them at the address given below. Thank You.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/474899360156515/

A&J Deals

7416 HWY 421 North.

Sand Gap KY, 40447

(606) 975-9664

If you've ever needed proof of life after addiction, you'll find it in this episode of WUW. Jessica, Nick, Brandon, Andrew, Megan and Bambie are in the studio telling us their stories of addiction, recovery, sobriety and ultimately rebirth. These folks have an energy and Love for life that is infectious, and you cannot help but hope that it rubs off on you. Telling of a real rebirth gave Danny chills and brought him to tears. Listen in to these inspirational people tell their story and give them a round of applause.

If you or someone you know are struggling with addiction, please reach out to the staff at Lake Cumberland Recovery Center using the info below.

8294 South HWY 27

Burnside KY

(606) 341-1160

E-mail- [email protected]

You can also support what these folks are doing by checking out their merch using the link below.

Local band P.T.Y. was in the studio today. This great group of friends tell us how the band came to be and the origins of a most original band name. You may be surprised as how it came to be. Give them a listen on Spotify and check out their single entitled "TOXIC" Also check out their Facebook page using the link below as well as all their other social media platforms with the link tree below.

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fpty.band%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0t54FJD0THBmvl2bMQp60S_Gx_BHo5fE-epTgF0GKVbeWIriLRMlDYd1k&h=AT3xkJkvEA7GawUeTshcAwdEd-4R8TgcZ2mbr2YHtnuspn_2ocW7CzlSJCIlwKCLziDrHozKKsdBQc5XpsoUL8MJ7tWD4zJLf5859wJs1nCAO5n0OXFzlR8jqBt0fH-ziovc5g

As always thanks to our amazing sponsor's Whistle Stop Express, A&J Deals and Backroads of Appalachia.

Most importantly thank you the listener for your unwavering support. It means more than you know.

Carl Marshall is one the most beloved citizens in our small community. He has a heart of gold and always wearing a smile. Carl just recently got to make his lifelong dream come true by taking a trip to the beach in Destin Florida. Carl tells us of his trip to Florida as well as his love for the water and Christmas. You are sure to enjoy this episode with Carl.

Danny had the idea of doing something special for Carl. Perhaps naming a roadway after Carl "The Carl Marshall Way" If you have any ideas of something the community could do, please let us know on our Facebook page.

Also, the most important thing you as listeners can do is to share these episodes by word of mouth or on Social Meida. Let's get this Podcast out there and let the world realize that there's still very special people like Carl in this world. Thank You.

Chelsi McDonald is the Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass. She along with her colleague Hannah Garnett come to the WUW studio to tell us about this amazing organization and just what it means to be part of it. Danny and Patsy know first hand how wonderful and important this organization is due to their two boys being born prematurely. Danny and Patsy were guests of the Ronald McDonald House for 97 days while the nurses, staff and God healed their boys. Please take a listen and enjoy the conversation.

If you or someone you know would like to donate to the Ronald McDonald house with items such as cleaning supplies, Food, etc. or even monetarily you can drop off or mail your donation at the address below.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass

1300 Sports Center Drive

Lexington KY, 40502

And please give them a LIKE on their Facebook page using the link below

Also visit their Webpage at www.rmhclexington.com

Hannah Garnett is an up and coming Podcaster with a brand new show available on all platforms. Please give it a Follow and show her some support using the link below.

https://open.spotify.com/show/0KB8feHXRaWnozI8tjIJre?si=c76854a212ef4fc4

In the WUW studio today is Justin Isaacs. Justin is a pretty private person so it took some convincing to get him on the Podcast. I felt it was important to get him in the studio but I didn't realize just how important. As you will hear later in the show Justin talks of falling on hard times because of an injury to his back. The conversation brought tears to both our eyes.

This Podcast is some ways has a healing effect for some. I feel like this was the case for Justin. Thanks for listening.

This episode of WUW is brought to you by Whistlestop Express in Sand Gap KY. Stop by and see them today.