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Hope lands differently when you can feel it in the room. We sit down with Deb Geers, Amy Reed, and Mary Erickson to explore a new community hub designed for teens and young adults with developmental differences—complete with a demo apartment, kitchen, laundry, and a sensory-wise media space. It’s a place built for real-world practice: getting ready on time, handling hygiene, making meals, and learning how to navigate conversations and first jobs without guesswork.

We unpack three core programs that work together. STRW breaks daily living skills into clear, repeatable steps that reduce stress at home and boost confidence. PEERS turns social scripts into second nature, guiding teens through starting conversations, joining groups, and texting with peers in ways that actually lead to friendships. Launch brings career readiness to life with resumes, mock interviews, job coaching, and partnerships with local employers who want to support neurodiverse talent. Caregivers get training alongside their teens, so progress sticks at home, at school, and in the workplace.

What stands out is the human-scale progress: first texts that become movie nights, morning routines that finally click, a volunteer role celebrated like a championship. Employers discover that the right mentorship and clear expectations can transform a good intention into a sustainable hire. And families find a supportive community where their daily realities are understood and their hopes have room to grow.

If you care about independence, inclusion, and meaningful work, this conversation will move you. Take a tour, consider mentoring, or start a hiring conversation with your team. Subscribe for more local stories, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find these resources.

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Pain doesn’t just live in muscles; it hides in habits, stress, and the hours we spend sitting still. That’s why we invited Leslie Shaw, owner of Sea of Tranquility Massage and Wellness, to walk us through a hands-on, whole-person strategy that helps neighbors move better, feel calmer, and get real relief without guesswork. From her start in a single room to a full studio across from Dixie Heights High School, Leslie has built a family practice with her daughter that blends therapeutic massage with smart tools and clear education.

We dig into the issues most of us feel but rarely fix: sciatica from desk time, neck and shoulder knots from screens, and the slow loss of core and hip strength that makes everyday movement harder. Leslie explains how red light therapy can dial down sinus inflammation and headaches in as little as 20 minutes, why reflexology and Thai yoga stretching ease tension and restore range, and how Reiki and craniosacral work help an overtaxed nervous system reset. She also connects the dots between breath work, the vagus nerve, and the gut–brain axis, showing how calmer breathing and better digestion translate into clearer thinking and deeper sleep.

What sets Leslie apart is how she lives the approach she teaches. After a head-on collision left her with numbness and limited function, one acupuncture session opened the door to recovery and a new career. Today she “walks the walk” with regular chiropractic and acupuncture, daily meditation, and consistent exercise, so clients get guidance that’s tested, practical, and tailored. We also share details on the studio’s new Edgewood space, the tranquility room for decompression, small-group stretch classes, and seasonal gift offers that make starting easier.

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A good mechanic saves weekends. A great one shows up in your driveway with a story that reminds you what grit really looks like. Meet Matt Thompson, the owner of Renew Mobile Small Engine and Equipment Repair, who turns dead mowers and stubborn snowblowers into reliable workhorses all across Northern Kentucky—no trailers, no shop drop-offs, no waiting weeks to be seen.

We dig into what “mobile repair” really means for homeowners and small property managers: on-site diagnostics, transparent fixes, and the seasonal realities of riding mowers, push mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and snowblowers. Matt breaks down common culprits like stale fuel, clogged carburetors, safety interlocks, worn belts, and low-oil shutdowns that mimic bigger failures. He shares how quick checks can save time and money, when to repair versus replace, and why simple maintenance habits pay off before the first snowfall or the first cut of spring.

Then the conversation turns personal. In 2021, Matt survived a ruptured brain aneurysm, months in a medical coma, multiple strokes, and a long rebuild through intensive rehab at the Shepherd Center. Doctors said disability was permanent and driving was off the table. He pushed back, retrained, retested, and returned to the wheel—and to work. Renew Mobile grew from that resolve: a locally rooted business built to serve neighbors, chip away at medical debt, and prove that skill and service can thrive after hardship. If you care about reliable equipment, practical advice, and the power of a second chance, this one’s for you. You can reach Matt Thompson at 859-991-9350. You can email him at renewmobilesmallengine@gmail.com

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