Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. I can’t believe it, but Wyatt just turned 10. This episode is full of updates about his progress, including some big wins we saw over Memorial Day weekend. I also talk more about methylene blue, what it is, why we’re being careful with it, and the small but encouraging changes we’ve noticed, especially around Wyatt’s OCD symptoms.

You’ll hear about our family gathering, how Wyatt surprised us by lasting the entire time, and how simple moments, like watching my daughter and niece explore the old pasture, reminded me just how fast time flies and why it matters to slow down and soak it all in.

This one’s personal, hopeful, and full of gratitude. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the day-to-day grind, waiting for a breakthrough, I hope this episode encourages you.

Wyatt’s Progress: He made it through a full Memorial Day family gathering without meltdowns or needing to leave early. Huge win.

• Methylene Blue: We’re cautiously trying this supplement for possible benefits with autism and OCD symptoms. Not medical advice, just our story.
• Hope and Faith: Even when life is uncertain, we believe God is working through it all.
• Cherishing the Moment: Unplug, slow down, and enjoy the little things with your kids.
• Simple Joys: Seeing my daughter and niece play in the same pasture I did as a kid brought a powerful sense of joy and nostalgia.
• Why We Push for Health: It’s about helping Wyatt reach his best health, not changing who he is.
• Never Give Up: Even when progress is slow, there is always hope.

• Maximum Potential Chiropractic
• Book Mentioned: Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf https://a.co/d/6TzTEtT
• Experience Miracles Podcast with Dr. Tony Ebel

If you're new here, I’d love for you to go back to some of the earlier episodes. You’ll get a better sense of where our journey started and how far we’ve come.

Visit spectrumincamouflage.com for more episodes and resources. If something resonated with you or you want to connect, email me at tommy@spectrumincamouflage.com.

Thanks for listening. Stay grateful, stay hopeful, and stay in the fight.

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Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today’s episode of Spectrum in Camouflage is deeply personal—and honestly, it's one of the most encouraging updates I’ve shared in a while. I open up about the real progress we’re seeing with our son Wyatt after a year of chiropractic therapy through Maximum Potential. I also talk about those subtle signs—what I call “soft signs”—that are often overlooked but mean the world when you’re raising a nonverbal autistic child. From Wyatt calmly watching me work on heavy equipment, to no longer needing locks on doors, to riding a tricycle—these moments are stacking up, and hope is growing.

I also dive into something that’s helped me mentally as a dad, a business owner, and just a guy trying to keep it together: “killing the monsters.” If anxiety, procrastination, or mental clutter is stealing your peace, I share how I’ve been taking simple steps to reclaim space in my life so I can focus on what really matters.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, alone, or unsure if the small wins even count, this episode is for you. You’re not alone. And yes—those small wins matter more than we realize.

• Wyatt is showing incredible progress after a year at Maximum Potential, from no longer eloping to starting to sign basic words like “more,” “mom,” and “please.”
• A story about his sister Jessie’s honesty shows how our typical kids are growing too—and how sweet those moments can be.
• We’ve seen real shifts in Wyatt’s nervous system regulation through chiropractic work and a parasite cleanse.
• "Killing the monster" is my way of defeating procrastination and anxiety by clearing mental clutter and knocking out to-dos that drain my energy.
• You don’t have to give up the things that make you feel whole. Instead, take care of what you can control.
• Simple joys like bubble guns, campfires, and backyard play can create the peaceful summer you and your family deserve.

• Maximum Potential Chiropractic – Where we’ve been taking Wyatt for his therapy journey.
• Real AF Podcast by Andy Frisella – Inspiration for the “Kill the Monster” concept.
• Experience Miracles Podcast – The spark that helped my wife Kaylee find new hope.

Please visit spectrumincamouflage.com for links to everything mentioned and more updates from our journey.

If anything in this episode connected with you, or you know someone it might help, please share it. Your support truly helps others know they’re not alone.

Let me know your thoughts or share your own story by emailing me at tommy@spectrumincamouflage.com.

Let’s learn, grow, and make a difference—one step, one piece of the puzzle, one child at a time.

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Let’s learn, grow, and make a difference—one step, one piece of the puzzle, one child at a time.

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage, I'm pushing myself to use some bigger words—starting with “parasympathetic nervous system”—because today, we’re digging into what stress really does to our minds and bodies.

I get real about what it feels like to be stuck in fight-or-flight mode, especially when parenting a child with autism, juggling work, and trying to stay mentally strong. I share how a simple five-minute chiropractic adjustment helped reset my nervous system and got me back on track mentally, physically, and emotionally. We talk about why Mental Health Awareness Month matters, how showing up even when you're not at 100% is still powerful, and why mental and physical health go hand in hand.

Plus, I shout out Maximum Potential Chiropractic in Medina—because sometimes just taking that time for yourself is what flips the switch. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways

• Mental and physical health are deeply connected. You can't fix one without addressing the other.
• The parasympathetic nervous system (aka “rest and digest”) helps your body calm down from stress—but sometimes we need help activating it.
• Chiropractic care helped me shift out of burnout and regain mental clarity and energy.
• Self-care isn't selfish or silly. It's survival.
• Running for a cause can reignite purpose and help us reconnect with meaning beyond our day-to-day.
• You don’t need to give 100% all the time—just showing up is powerful.
• Hydration with electrolytes can drastically impact mood, sleep, and anxiety.
• Mental health struggles are real and you're not alone. If you're in the trenches, I'm there too—and we can help each other.

Let’s build a village. Visit spectrumincamouflage.com to follow along, share your story, and connect with others who get it.

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Together, we can support each other—one adjustment, one run, one small choice at a time.

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