The Totally Worth It Podcast
The Totally Worth It Podcast
John and Amy Gayhart
Plans and dreams can often feel crushed, with all hope lost. Hosted by parents of a Special Needs Family, The Totally Worth It Podcast brings to light opportunities for joy and purpose on the other side of grief.
Episode 20- Jamiel Owens
Jamiel D. Owens - Creator/Host of “The Awesome show” : Co-host of “The Ben and J show” : Autism Father/Advocate As a Father of a 12 year old who is on the Autism spectrum, Jamiel Owens is truly an advocate for his son Shayne and other Autism parents.
Oct 20, 2020
1 hr 1 min
Episode 19- Daniel Stein
Daniel is the Founder of Special Strong which is Adaptive & Inclusive Fitness Training for people with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges including Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, rare genetic conditions, and many more conditions. In this episode you will learn about Daniels heart for the special needs community, the history behind special strong, and benefits that he see’s come to fruition as his clients adopt a healthy lifestyle. www.specialstrong.com
Oct 13, 2020
46 min
Episode 18- Karen Slater
Karen brings great perspectives from the standpoints of both a “Special Needs Grandmother” as well as a “Special Needs Sibling.” Karen is John’s Mom (Mabry’s Grandmother), and has a sister with special needs. In this episode, you will get a picture of what it looked like for Special Needs Families in the 1950’s, what the options (or lack there of) were back then, and what the transition from sibling to caregiver entails. And then, you get to hear the Love, the Joy, and the Concerns from the perspective of a Special Needs Grandmother. This is a MUST LISTEN!
Oct 6, 2020
56 min
Episode 17- Rebecca Lake
Rebecca is an Experienced Professional and Entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Rebecca has extensive experience supporting individuals with multi-diagnosis that present with varying behavioral needs. She offers a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience working in public and private sectors in clinical and educational settings. Rebecca believes in education for all and has a passion to help improve others' quality of life. With determination and dedication, Rebecca founded Endless Abilities Inc., a Behavioral Health Service Provider servicing the GTA. She now leads a team of dedicated and driven professionals that share the same passion as her and provide quality care to all clients. Alongside Endless Abilities, Rebecca has partnered with an e-commerce company that provides sensory and educational toys for children called Sensa, which you can find on Instagram at @shopsensa. You can view the full length video interview at https://youtu.be/tnkWC_GXwk0 As usual, John & Amy exchange stories in their segments called:  So What Had Happened Was, Isn’t That Special, and Whatcha Diggin? You can find the video of Episode 17 at the following link https://youtu.be/dSIy_WIneCw Find information about the book “Nobody Told Me” at the following link www.positiveaboutdownsyndrome.co.uk Justin Bieber and Chance The Rapper - Holy video - https://youtu.be/pvPsJFRGleA You can follow John and Amy on Instagram @johngayhart and @agayhart You can contact John and Amy through their website www.totallyworthitpodcast.com or by emailing them at johnandamy@totallyworthitpodcast.com
Sep 29, 2020
45 min
Episode 16- Ale Lozano
Alejandra “Ale” Lozano is a construction management major at Oklahoma State University. Ale’s twin sister, Ashley, has Autism, and we dive into her relationship with her sister ... her struggles growing up as a special needs sibling ... and her hopes and dreams for Ashley’s future. You will catch a spark of Ale’s passion as you hear her talk about her plans for developing quality affordable housing for special needs adults, which would help Ashley and so many like her. Watch out ... this girl is on fire! You can view the full length video interview of Ale at https://youtu.be/dFWbS4u6hRM As usual, John & Amy exchange stories in their segments called:  So What Had Happened Was, Isn’t That Special, and Whatcha Diggin? You can find the video of Episode 16 at the following link https://youtu.be/eqqh1XeqoLo Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor Reel Paper!  You can order at https://reelpaper.com/products/box - Our listeners get 25% off of their 1st order by using coupon code “totallyworthit” You can follow John and Amy on Instagram @johngayhart and @agayhart You can contact John and Amy through their website www.totallyworthitpodcast.com or by emailing them at johnandamy@totallyworthitpodcast.com
Sep 22, 2020
56 min
Episode 15- Garrain Jones
6 ½ years after being homeless, Garrain is now a serial entrepreneur who motivates and inspires thousands. The knowledge he gained while being shaped and molded sent him down the pathway to become a Transformation Coach.
Sep 15, 2020
54 min
Episode 14- Greg Hannah
In this episode, we interview Greg Hannah with Villanova University.  Greg runs a program called LEVEL, where they focus on creating a socially inclusive college campus for students with disabilities.  This conversation is sure to inspire Parents of students who have disabilities or have a desire to work with those with disabilities.  Greg’s passion will get anyone fired up!  You can view the full length video interview at https://youtu.be/HzCIbGo9qh0 And you can learn more about LEVEL at https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/be_empowered/disability_services/level.html
Sep 7, 2020
53 min
Episode 13- Here's The Skinny With John and Amy
In this episode, we share about Life Since Season 1 … and discuss the hard topics that are at the forefront of our society today.  This episode is slightly different than most in that our focus is not on our special needs world.  Instead, we felt compelled to “speak up” and share our hearts about other topics such as social injustice.
Sep 2, 2020
54 min
Episode 12- Here's the Skinny with John and Amy
This is another episode filled with real stories, laughter, and a couple of hard realities.  John and Amy play another round of The Newlywed Game (20 year edition), and answer some questions that listeners have sent in. We’ll be back in the Fall for Season 2!!  Thank you so much for listening, and supporting us along the way.  We’re in this together, and It’s Totally Worth It!
Apr 21, 2020
58 min
Episode 11- Ruth Thompson
We sit down with the Founder and President of Hugs Café, Ruth Thompson.  Ruth shares the story of how she found her love for working with the Special Needs community in Colorado, and how she paved the way for a new community in Texas.  She has a heart to help people with “special abilities” thrive and grow, and has helped build an amazing platform for them to do just that.
Apr 14, 2020
1 hr 6 min
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