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.

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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.

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

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Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.

In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage, I open up about some of the recent stress I’ve been dealing with and the importance of getting back to the basics. From breathing techniques and hydration to stepping away for charity work, I’ve been resetting my mind and body in some intentional ways. I talk about learning to slow down, listen to your body, and—most importantly—choose gratitude.

I also share a deeply personal story from a trip to Wisconsin where I worked with other chimney professionals doing charity work for a Christian camp. That experience helped me reconnect with my faith, push through my anxiety, and find new strength in discomfort. It was a reminder that teaching and helping others is not just fulfilling—it’s healing.

Then, we get into something new and fascinating: methylene blue. Yeah, the old textile dye! I learned about it through a Joe Rogan episode, and the potential benefits for brain health, energy, and even autism blew me away. While I'm still digging into the research, I'm cautiously optimistic—and as always, I’ll be the guinea pig before ever considering it for our son.

If you’re navigating stress, feeling overwhelmed, or looking for something new to explore in your journey as a parent, caregiver, or just a human being—this episode is for you.

• When life gets hard, return to the basics: breathing, hydration, rest, and prayer.
• Charity work can be a healing outlet and a way to reconnect with your purpose.
• Learning to forgive yourself is essential for growth—especially as a parent.
• Methylene blue shows early promise for brain health and mitochondrial support—especially relevant for autism.
• Mental Health Awareness Month is a good reminder to focus on wellness so we can show up as our best selves for our families.

If this resonated with you, please share the show with a friend. Visit spectrumincamouflage.com to find links to my content and connect with me.

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Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.

This episode of Spectrum in Camouflage gets personal—and real. I open up about the emotional aftermath of a fellow firefighter's funeral, the intensity of grief, and how we’re all just trying to keep going while carrying heavy mental loads. From there, I shift into something that’s been weighing on me even more: the fighting and division within the autism community—especially over recent comments made by RFK Jr.

Look, I get it. Words like “disease” stir deep emotions. As a dad of an autistic son, I’ve felt that sting too. But I also see an opportunity—maybe for hope, research, understanding, and progress. And I want us to stop fighting each other and start listening. We talk about what the word “disease” even means, how it's used inconsistently in English, and why RFK's words—while uncomfortable—might still open doors we desperately need opened.

I get into our personal struggles, the stress on marriages raising high-needs children, and why I believe we need to stop shutting down conversations that might help our kids just because the source is controversial. Whether you agree or disagree, I just ask this: stay open. Stay kind. And let’s work together for the next generation.

Let’s take a breath. Let’s stop fighting. Let’s move forward—with love.

• Grief and mental fatigue are real—and ongoing—in times of personal loss.
• The autism community needs more unity and less judgment.
• RFK Jr.’s controversial comments about autism sparked emotion, but also important conversations.
• The term “disease” in English is complex and inconsistently used.
• Raising a high-needs autistic child brings real stress to families, often straining marriages and emotional well-being.
• Even uncomfortable messengers might carry truths worth hearing—don’t throw away the message because of the messenger.
• We must focus on love, consistency, and showing up—especially when it's hard.
• Let’s build hope and support for this generation and the next.

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Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy.

Thanks for joining me on this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage. Today’s show is a bit heavier than usual, and I want to share something really personal. Our local community lost a brother—a firefighter named John Saunders—someone I’ve known and worked with for nearly a decade. This tragedy shook us deeply, and it's left a weight that’s hard to put into words.

In this episode, I talk through the guilt, grief, and mental load that can come from loss—especially when you feel like you should’ve been there but weren’t. I reflect on what it means to show up for others, even when you're not sure how. I also draw a connection to our journey with our autistic son, Wyatt, and the regrets that can come from decisions we made before we knew what we know now.

I want to be real with you—grief isn’t linear. Whether it’s grieving a loss, a diagnosis, or the feeling that you could’ve done something differently, it takes time. And if you’re in that space right now, you’re not alone. Your pain is valid. Your questions are valid. And your healing matters.

This one’s for John, for his family, for my brothers on the department, and for every parent out there carrying unseen weight.

• Grief and guilt often come together, especially after sudden loss or difficult decisions.
• "Pain shared is pain divided" — reaching out matters more than you think.
• It’s okay to question the past, but we must keep moving forward with hope.
• Stress is relative—what overwhelms one person might not affect another the same way.
• There’s no shame in wanting your child to be as healthy and expressive as possible.
• You’re not alone in wondering “what if?”—especially in the autism parenting journey.
• Your story, your strength, and your healing can help someone else later on.

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Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today’s episode is a raw, emotional rollercoaster as I share from the heart about what’s been on my mind lately. From thanking YOU—the listeners and supporters of this show—to calling out what I see as a health crisis affecting our kids, I get honest about the rise in autism, the controversy surrounding causes, and why I believe we need more accountability in medicine, food, and government.

I talk about RFK Jr.’s recent claim that we’ll know the cause of autism by September, and yes—it’s controversial. But whether or not you agree, the fact that someone is shaking things up might just be what we need to move the conversation forward.

I also give a huge shout-out to the people helping me on this journey—Dr. Matt, Dr. Tony, my friend Josh, and producer Joe. You guys keep me grounded, keep me pushing, and most of all, keep me believing we can help our kids thrive.

If you’ve ever felt like the system failed you or your child, or you’ve questioned how we got here—this one’s for you.

• Thank You for Your Support: From social media encouragement to personal messages—your support keeps this podcast going.
• RFK Jr.'s Bold Claim: He says we'll know the cause of autism by September. Controversial? Yes. But it’s bringing attention to a much-needed issue.
• Tommy’s Personal Belief: He saw his son change after a cluster of vaccines and believes it was the final straw in a perfect storm of health struggles.
• Rising Autism Rates: From 1 in 150 in 2000 to 1 in 36 in 2020—and even lower ratios reported in some areas.
• Skepticism and Frustration: Tommy challenges the idea that better diagnosis explains everything. He believes there’s more to the story.
• The Medical System vs. the People: Tommy makes it clear—he doesn’t distrust the people in medicine, but the system itself.
• The Emotional Toll: The weight of advocacy, doubt, and pushing against the norm is real—but Tommy’s not backing down.
• Hope in Action: Whether it’s early intervention from doctors like Matt and Tony, or bold voices like RFK, Tommy is here for any real movement that helps our kids.

If this episode stirred something in you—whether agreement or disagreement—I welcome the conversation. Visit spectrumincamouflage.com or email me directly at tommy@spectrumincamouflage.com.

Let’s keep fighting for our kids. Let’s demand answers. Let’s do better—together.

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Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. This week on Spectrum in Camouflage, I finally get to sit down with Dr. Matt Hamilton—someone I’ve been meaning to bring on the show for a long time. Dr. Matt is a neurologically focused pediatric chiropractor, a dad of four, and a powerhouse when it comes to understanding the nervous system, stress, and how they relate to autism.

We cover so much in this conversation—from what inspired Dr. Matt to pursue chiropractic care to how his life-changing injury as a teen opened his eyes to the body’s ability to heal without medication. He breaks down his approach to treating the nervous system, not just symptoms, and how this can impact everything from allergies to ADHD to non-speaking autism.

We talk about “the perfect storm”—a term Dr. Matt uses to describe how layers of stress (physical, chemical, and emotional) build up over time, beginning even before birth, and how those stressors can lead to neurological dysfunction. He also walks us through the importance of scans, vagus nerve function, and sequencing care correctly—not just throwing everything at a problem but healing in the right order.

This episode is full of hope, not false promises. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the medical system or unsure what “alternative care” really means, this one’s for you.

• Dr. Matt’s personal story: A sports injury and unexpected chiropractic success launched his career.
• Chiropractic isn’t about cracking backs—neurologically focused care aims to unlock your body's natural healing power.
• The Perfect Storm: Stress doesn’t start at diagnosis—it builds over time, even during pregnancy and birth.
• Vagus nerve health is essential for things like sleep, digestion, mood, and speech development.
• Scans matter: Dr. Matt’s practice uses real-time nervous system scans to guide care and track progress.
• Chiropractic care isn’t about “fixing” autism—it’s about unlocking potential and improving quality of life.
• Hope and healing take time: Patience, sequencing, and consistency matter more than quick fixes.

• Maximum Potential Chiropractic – Dr. Matt Hamilton’s practice.
• PX Docs – Find neurologically focused pediatric chiropractors near you.
• Experience Miracles Podcast – Hosted by Dr. Tony Ebel, a mentor to Dr. Matt and a deep dive into pediatric neurology and healing.

If this episode struck a chord or raised some questions, don’t hold back—send them my way. Head over to spectrumincamouflage.com or email me at tommy@spectrumincamouflage.com.

We’re all trying to do the best we can—and together, we’re stronger. Let’s keep building that support system.

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Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. This week on Spectrum in Camouflage, I'm sharing a powerful update on Wyatt—and let me tell you, it's full of hallelujah moments, hard truths, and real hope. From better sleep to emotional breakthroughs, small signs are showing us we're headed in the right direction.

In this episode, I walk you through our latest gut health results, including a deep dive into Wyatt’s stool test. We’ve battled parasites, bacteria, inflammation, and more through targeted dietary changes, chiropractic care, and specific treatments to address gut health—and we’re seeing signs of real progress. It’s not always quick, and it’s rarely easy, but every wave, every smile, and every little sign Wyatt gives us matters.

I’m honest about my own emotional rollercoaster—how I’ve been on the edge, and how my wife, Kaylee, keeps me grounded. We’re learning to celebrate the little victories, stay patient through the setbacks, and always remember this journey isn't just about one child. It’s about thousands like him.

If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed, wondering if what you’re doing is making a difference—this one’s for you.

• Wyatt’s Sleep is Improving: More full nights of sleep in the last month than in the past several years.
• Small Wins Matter: Intentional waving, pedaling a bike, smoother transitions—these are signs of real neurological growth.
• Health Updates: Stool tests revealed two persistent single-cell parasites and one form of staph bacteria—issues that can impact gut health, digestion, and inflammation, all of which are closely tied to autism-related symptoms. We’re acting on them now.
• Candida & Strep: No current overgrowths—huge progress thanks to focused diet and treatment.
• The Emotional Battle: It’s tough when results aren’t immediate, but soft signs are showing us the way.
• Support Systems Matter: Marriage, teamwork, and giving each other grace is critical in this journey.
• Hope Is Growing: Chiropractic scans show nervous system improvement; energy levels and emotional connections are rising.
• A Bigger Picture: This is not just about one child—it’s about creating awareness, pushing for better care, and fighting for all of our kids.

Thanks again for being part of this. If you're new here, check out episodes 1–3 for our backstory—you’ll hear how this journey began, what led us to seek alternative approaches, and the heart behind this podcast. Please share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.

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