300 Kids and a Wall of Sharks – Ep. 66

Finding Your Matching “tism” – EP. 67

On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, I sit down with one of the few people who has known me almost my entire life. We met as kids, and somehow through decades of moves, chaos, marriages, parenting, loss, and life, we’re still here. We talk about the traits that define people, optimism, stoicism, cynicism, perfectionism, idealism, and all the other little “tisms” that shape how we move through the world. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you find someone whose wiring fits yours. This is a conversation about lifelong friendship, family, resilience, and the rare people who keep showing up no matter what. CLICK HERE [/store] to check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and hats! CLICK HERE [https://safeplacebedding.com/collections/accessories/products/new-and-improved-safe-place-bed-model-100?variant=49621195718956] to check out the Safe Bed Model 100 by Safe Place Bedding and use discount code "sleepwell10" for a 10% discount on anything on the site. A Huge Thanks to our Partners! Battle Born Batteries [https://battlebornbatteries.com/] GoDu [https://goduadventure.com/] Ronstan [https://www.ronstan.com/us/] Tylaska Marine [https://tylaska.com/marine-hardware/] Wichard Group [https://www.wichardgroup.com/en/] Yacht Solutions [https://www.yachtsolutionstc.com/] For more information visit our website: www.osborneadventure.com [http://www.osborneadventure.com] Donate Today (Osborne Adventure is a 501c3 nonprofit): https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations [https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations] Follow Us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/osborneadventure [http://www.instagram.com/osborneadventure]

300 Kids and a Wall of Sharks – Ep. 66

On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, Val and I share an unexpected experience, being invited to an elementary school where 300 students gathered for an assembly about Down syndrome. The speaker, a fourth grader named Hailey, and what followed was thoughtful, funny, and far more meaningful than we expected. After Hailey’s presentation, the floor was open for questions for all five of us. The kids asked about sharks, storms, food storage, homeschooling, sailing around the world, and life with Down syndrome. Ren, Roake, and Freyja each took their turn answering, and it was amazing to watch how naturally they stepped into it. The surprise was seeing firsthand how kids connected with our mission, and how different it feels when hundreds of students experience it together. CLICK HERE [/store] to check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and hats! CLICK HERE [https://safeplacebedding.com/collections/accessories/products/new-and-improved-safe-place-bed-model-100?variant=49621195718956] to check out the Safe Bed Model 100 by Safe Place Bedding and use discount code "sleepwell10" for a 10% discount on anything on the site. A Huge Thanks to our Partners! Battle Born Batteries [https://battlebornbatteries.com/] GoDu [https://goduadventure.com/] Ronstan [https://www.ronstan.com/us/] Tylaska Marine [https://tylaska.com/marine-hardware/] Wichard Group [https://www.wichardgroup.com/en/] Yacht Solutions [https://www.yachtsolutionstc.com/] For more information visit our website: www.osborneadventure.com [http://www.osborneadventure.com] Donate Today (Osborne Adventure is a 501c3 nonprofit): https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations [https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations] Follow Us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/osborneadventure [http://www.instagram.com/osborneadventure]

Incoming! Bogey Hydroflask at 4 O’Clock – Ep. 65

On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, Val and I sit down and talk about something we don’t always say out loud, what it actually looks like to raise a child with Down syndrome. We share stories from the early days, feeding struggles, developmental delays, therapy, and trying to figure things out as we went, without really knowing what to expect or where things would land. The conversation moves through what life looks like now, including speech, impulse control, and elopement, which has shaped more of our day to day than we probably realized at first. Some of it is heavy, some of it is funny, but mostly it’s just an honest conversation about our experience and the parts that don’t always get shared. CLICK HERE [/store] to check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and hats! CLICK HERE [https://safeplacebedding.com/collections/accessories/products/new-and-improved-safe-place-bed-model-100?variant=49621195718956] to check out the Safe Bed Model 100 by Safe Place Bedding and use discount code "sleepwell10" for a 10% discount on anything on the site. A Huge Thanks to our Partners! Battle Born Batteries [https://battlebornbatteries.com/] GoDu [https://goduadventure.com/] Ronstan [https://www.ronstan.com/us/] Tylaska Marine [https://tylaska.com/marine-hardware/] Wichard Group [https://www.wichardgroup.com/en/] Yacht Solutions [https://www.yachtsolutionstc.com/] For more information visit our website: www.osborneadventure.com [http://www.osborneadventure.com] Donate Today (Osborne Adventure is a 501c3 nonprofit): https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations [https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations] Follow Us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/osborneadventure [http://www.instagram.com/osborneadventure]

Just Ren – Ep. 64

On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, I sit down with three of the kids in our lives, Hannah, Hailey, and Roake, and just let the conversation go wherever it takes us. What starts with favorite books quickly shifts as they share what it’s actually like to know Ren, not through a diagnosis, but as a friend. We talk about the things they notice, the things they don’t, and how life looks different just by being around him. It’s honest, unfiltered, and at times a little surprising. We talk about bigger things too, like what we’re willing to give up for something we care about, and how kids sometimes can see life more clearly than we do. Mostly, though, it’s just a conversation worth listening to. CLICK HERE [https://www.osborneadventure.com/podcast/ep-64]to leave a comment or ask a question. CLICK HERE [/store] to check out our t-shirts, hoodies and hats! CLICK HERE [https://safeplacebedding.com/collections/accessories/products/new-and-improved-safe-place-bed-model-100?variant=49621195718956] to check out the Safe Bed Model 100 by Safe Place Bedding and use discount code "sleepwell10" for a 10% discount on anything on the site. A Huge Thanks to our Partners! Battle Born Batteries [https://battlebornbatteries.com/] GoDu [https://goduadventure.com/] Ronstan [https://www.ronstan.com/us/] Tylaska Marine [https://tylaska.com/marine-hardware/] Wichard Group [https://www.wichardgroup.com/en/] Yacht Solutions [https://www.yachtsolutionstc.com/] For more information visit our website: www.osborneadventure.com [http://www.osborneadventure.com] Donate Today (Osborne Adventure is a 501c3 nonprofit): https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations [https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations] Follow Us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/osborneadventure [http://www.instagram.com/osborneadventure]

She Chose Down Syndrome – Ep. 63

On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, Val and I sit down with our friend and neighbor Jen, a firefighter and mom whose daughters have become fast friends with our kids over the past few months. What started as kids running back and forth between houses has turned into something bigger, and we ended up having a conversation about what it’s actually like for another family to step into our world. We talk about how naturally their kids have connected with Ren, the kind of moments that you can’t really plan for but end up meaning the most, and a few stories that still make us laugh. There’s also one that caught us completely off guard, a school project that says more about what we’re doing than we ever could. CLICK HERE [https://www.osborneadventure.com/podcast/ep-63]to leave a comment or ask a question. CLICK HERE [/store] to check out our t-shirts, hoodies and hats! CLICK HERE [https://safeplacebedding.com/collections/accessories/products/new-and-improved-safe-place-bed-model-100?variant=49621195718956] to check out the Safe Bed Model 100 by Safe Place Bedding and use discount code "sleepwell10" for a 10% discount on anything on the site. A Huge Thanks to our Partners! Battle Born Batteries [https://battlebornbatteries.com/] GoDu [https://goduadventure.com/] Ronstan [https://www.ronstan.com/us/] Tylaska Marine [https://tylaska.com/marine-hardware/] Wichard Group [https://www.wichardgroup.com/en/] Yacht Solutions [https://www.yachtsolutionstc.com/] For more information visit our website: www.osborneadventure.com [http://www.osborneadventure.com] Donate Today (Osborne Adventure is a 501c3 nonprofit): https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations [https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations] Follow Us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/osborneadventure [http://www.instagram.com/osborneadventure]