Accepting the Diagnosis (feat. Dennis Procopio) S5E17

Published: June 27, 2022, 4 p.m.

b'Sometimes we need a little help to accept a diagnosis, be it for our child or ourselves. In this episode, Dennis Procopio helps me to accept my recent diagnosis. I think his advice transcends my singular experience and can apply to so many situations, including the one in your life. This was a very personal episode and I hope it helps you as much as it helped me. \\nGuest Bio: \\nDennis Procopio is a husband, father, and male life coach. Dennis is an autism dad, and recently discovered that he himself is autistic. Dennis uses his life experience to help men be better versions of themselves through his business, MAN-UP! Life Coaching.\\nConnect with Dennis: manuplifecoaching.com\\nHost Bio:\\nRob Gorski\\xa0is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade.\\nConnect with Rob Gorski:\\nOfficial Podcast Homepage\\nOfficial Blog\\nPodcast Discussion\\nAutism Parenting Support Forum\\nMentioned in this episode:\\nLearn More About Trail Magik\\nCommuning with nature is one of the best methods of self-care available, and hiking is one of the best ways to enjoy nature.\\n\\nIf you\\u2019re a parent who enjoys hitting the trails with your little ones, you\\u2019re already aware that toddlers will walk some of the journey and want carried the rest of the way. There are tons of contraptions for carrying babies while on the trails, but what about those in between, toddler years? You don\\u2019t want to bring a big bulky carrier for a kid who\\u2019s only going to use it some of the time. \\n\\nThe Trail Magik Kid Carrier solves that problem and does so brilliantly. \\n\\nInvented by a Dad who wanted to take his 3-year-old backpacking. It\\u2019s for kiddos 12 months up to 43 pounds. The carrier attaches onto hiking backpacks and durable daypacks that have a waist strap & upper loaders. Weighing less than 10oz, it\\u2019s so portable, you can stuff it into the side of your backpack when not in use. It\\u2019s a game-changer for the "outdoor adventure family" community. \\nFor more information, visit TrailMagik.com. \\nUse the code "theautismdad" at check out and save 10% of your order. \\nVisit Trail Magik\\nLearn More About Mightier\\nMightier is a clinically proven mobile gaming app that was developed at Boston Children\\u2019s Hospital.\\nIt\\u2019s already helped more than 100,000 kids, including my crew here at home. Kids play on a tablet or a phone while wearing a heart rate monitor. And Mightier incorporates breathing exercises and other calming techniques as part of the game. Kids get to see when it\\u2019s time to cool down and learn how to do it themselves. And parents get to track their progress. Visit mightier.com and use the promo code "theautismdad22" at checkout to save 10%.\\n\\nVisit Mightier\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'