Spectrum in Camouflage

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.I sat down with Coach Steve Krebs to talk honestly about anxiety, mental health, stress, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself when life feels overwhelming. If you’re raising a child with autism, caring for someone with special needs, or simply carrying more pressure than people realize, this conversation is for you.We talked about the fear of the...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.This episode of Spectrum in Camouflage is one of the most honest and emotional conversations we’ve had in a while. Kailee joins me as we talk about the reality of parenting a profoundly autistic child, the emotions that can sneak up on you, and how easy it is to get pulled into fear about the future.What started as a simple conversation about laundry piles, marriage...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.I wanted to jump on and kick off something really important this month. We’re heading into Mental Health Awareness Month, and this has become a core part of my life. Not just because of what I’ve gone through, but because of what so many of you are going through right now.This episode is real. It’s raw. It’s a check-in.I talk about grief, loss, guilt, and what it...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.This episode hit deep. I sat down with Tyler Hudson, and what started as a conversation turned into something much bigger. This is dad talk in its rawest form. We talked about grief, fear, faith, purpose, and what it really looks like to raise a profoundly autistic child.Tyler shares his story as a father, a musician, and now a voice that’s reaching thousands of...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.This episode is one of those late-night, real conversations. Kailee and I sat down tired, a little punchy, and just talked through life as parents raising a child with autism. It’s Autism Awareness Month, and instead of overthinking it, we just shared what’s actually going on in our world right now.We talked about Wyatt, the progress he’s been making, and one of the...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.Man, this episode hit deep. I sat down with my good friend Chris from AutismDad_Memes, and we got real about what’s actually going on with our kids, what we’ve gotten wrong, and what we’re learning along the way.There’s a lot of stuff out there that people just label as autism. But the truth is, not everything we’re seeing is autism itself. There can be underlying...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.This episode hit deep. Kailee and I sat down and just talked, no script, no plan, just real life. And what came out was one of those conversations that reminds you what this journey is really about.We talked about Autism Awareness Month, but more than that, we talked about love, fear, the future, and what it means to truly care for your child, no matter what life looks...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.This episode is real. It’s raw. It’s one of those moments where I’m just working through what’s been sitting heavy on my heart.Lately, I’ve been feeling the weight of it all. The ups and downs with Wyatt, the stress of work, the pressure of trying to be everything for both of my kids. There are moments when I just want to hear my son say, “I love you,” or ask me how my...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.This week, my wife and I had a real conversation about slowing down, staying present, and not missing the good things right in front of us. We talked about how easy it is to get overwhelmed by social media, news, comparison, parenting pressure, and just the nonstop pace of life. When you are raising kids, especially in a home impacted by profound autism, it can feel...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.In this episode, Kailee and I have a real, honest conversation about what life looks like when parenting feels heavy. We talk about the hard days with our son Wyatt, who is almost 11, nonspeaking, and living with profound autism. Some days feel calm and steady. Other days can turn fast, especially when sleep is off, routines get disrupted, or he is clearly dysregulated...