Episodes

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today I brought my favorite co-host back on the mic, my wife Kailee. We talk about the real stuff, like why our non-speaking autistic son, Wyatt, needs anesthesia for dental work, what recovery loo...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Holidays can feel heavy for families like ours. In this early holiday prep episode, I open up about why November speeds by, how food and sensory triggers shape our plans, and what it looks like to ...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today I open up about a recent experience with my son, Wyatt, and what happened after his dental procedure that required anesthesia. I share how we saw short-term regression, what that looked like ...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Life gets heavy. Work pulls one way. Parenting pulls another. Autism brings unique highs and hard days. In this episode I share four simple habits that helped me climb out of a rough season and kee...

Hey, What's Up! It’s Tommy. Parenting in an autism home asks a lot from everyone. Today I talk honestly about how we try to love both of our kids well, especially our daughter Jessie as she grows up alongside her brother Wyat...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I’m talking about something that hits close to home, presuming competence . As a dad raising an autistic child, I’ve learned that one of the most powerfu...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. I’m sharing a personal opinion and where my head and heart are right now. The last year has been a roller coaster for me. I’m feeling stronger again and working hard on my health, faith, and mindse...

Hey, What's Up! It’s Tommy. This episode is a heart-to-heart on anxiety, what it looks like inside our homes, and why our phones, feeds, and constant news can fuel it. I share how doomscrolling ramps up my nervous system, wha...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today, I discuss how holding onto negative thoughts can wear down both your body and mind. The last year brought a lot, from business pressure to parenting through autism to a close friend’s death....

Show Notes Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Life at our house has been a roller coaster. Some days are tough. Some days feel calm. Lately, I feel hopeful. I used to set deadlines for Wyatt’s progress and fall apart when the date s...

Be an Energy Giver, Not Taker: Simple Ways to Rebuild Joy

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 ...

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 ba...

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’v...

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! W...

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 ...

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 wh...

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 ...

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 mi...

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 me...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I’m laying it all out on the table about social media, screen time, and the way it’s changing our lives—for better and for worse. From my own late start ...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I’m sharing a personal update about Wyatt’s progress, including a huge milestone—four out of five nights of solid sleep! If you’re a parent of a child wi...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I open up about two powerful words that have been on my heart lately: perception and perseverance . I reflect on how these ideas play out in our journey ...

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. In today’s episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I’m diving into something that affects all of us: protein. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply trying to feel better, understanding how prot...