Spectrum in Camouflage

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Life gets busy. Emotions run high. And some days it feels like the tank is empty. Today, I’m sharing what I’m doing to become an energy giver instead of an energy taker. I talk about choosing your circle, checking in on your body, and taking small steps that build real momentum. I open up about tough months, why September’s Suicide Prevention Month matters, and how...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. Today I’m taking on something a little heavier than usual. I’ve been seeing a lot of noise online about comments from Donald Trump and RFK regarding autism. These statements have stirred up plenty of emotions, but instead of letting anger run wild, I want to slow things down, share my perspective as a dad of an amazing nonverbal autistic son, and talk about what’s...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today I’m joined by my wife, Kailee. We recorded on the last night of summer break. We looked back on a calm and hopeful season at home, two new Great Pyrenees puppies, and how we plan to handle back to school. We share wins from the pool to the backyard and talk about why boundaries, simple routines, and steady love matter so much in our house.We also open up about...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. Today’s episode is a milestone for me, our 52nd episode! I recorded this one right down to the wire, but it’s special because it marks a full year of Spectrum in Camouflage. Over the past year, I’ve shared the highs, the lows, and everything in between—both in our family’s autism journey and in my own walk through mental strength and faith. I talk candidly about the...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.In this special episode, I’m joined by my incredible wife, Kailee, and we’re sitting down—way past our bedtime—to reflect on one full year of Spectrum in Camouflage. That’s 51 episodes straight! We talk about what this podcast has meant to us, how it's shaped our marriage, and the big changes we’ve seen in Wyatt’s journey this past year. Kailee also shares what it was...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. This episode is all about reflection. I’m looking back over the past year—where I was, where I am now, and how far we've come as a family. When I started this podcast, I didn’t know where it would go or if it would go anywhere. Now, we’re nearly one year in, and the growth—not just in Wyatt, but in all of us—is something I’m incredibly thankful for.Last summer was...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. This episode gets real. I'm sharing what's going on inside my head and my heart. We’re talking nervous systems, mine and Wyatt’s, how it feels to live in a body that’s sometimes on overload, and what it means to give ourselves grace through it all. I also open up about the emotional waves that come with parenting a non-speaking autistic child and why I struggle with...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Summer isn’t over, and neither is our chance to make the most of it. In this episode, I’m checking in for a midsummer reset, sharing simple ways we’ve been intentional with our time, and giving an exciting update about our experience with Maximum Potential and what’s ahead for Wyatt.Too often, we let the fast pace of life or the lure of “what’s next” pull us out of the...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. This week on Spectrum in Camouflage, I’m giving you a heartfelt recap of our Fourth of July Festival, unpacking what it means to serve others—even when it's uncomfortable—and celebrating a huge milestone in Wyatt’s journey.From volunteering over 115,000 steps’ worth of time (literally!) to some deep thoughts about fulfillment, discomfort, and rebuilding your mental...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. In this special 4th of July episode, I take you behind the scenes of our small-town festival, an old-school ox roast that’s been going strong for 50 years. I talk about the thousands of pounds of meat we cook, the work our fire department puts in, and the joy it brings to our community. But more than that, I open up about how this tradition helped me move through...