Tha Village Podcast

This conversation could save a family. Behind every diagnosis is a father fighting battles no one sees. In Episode 11 of Tha Village Podcast , we tackle one of the most overlooked topics in the autism and special needs community— the mental health of fathers and families . From the trauma of child abuse and neglect... to the pressure it places on marriages... to the silent emotional weight fathers...

🎙️ Episode Summary This episode of Tha Village Podcast highlights what it truly means to be a father who stands on business . Cowboy Loochie — former NFL and college standout — shares how he’s transformed his journey into purpose, now leading the charge through the Hype4Life Foundation to advocate for the autism community. From using his platform to raise awareness, provide resources, and support...

On this episode of Tha Village , we sit down with Josh Newman — a devoted husband and proud father — who pulls up and really educates the fellas… and the audience. From exploring alternative treatments like MERT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) to making the tough decision to relocate his family just to access the resources his child deserved — Josh breaks down the reality many families face when su...

In this powerful episode of Tha Village Podcast , we dive into a critical issue impacting the autism community— elopement and drowning. With nearly half of children on the spectrum prone to wandering , and water being one of the biggest dangers, this conversation highlights the real-life risks families face every day. We break down how quickly situations can turn, why traditional safety approaches...

🎙️ Tha Village Podcast – Episode 8 featuring Tonya Baradaran In this impactful episode of Tha Village , we sit down with Tonya Baradaran , author of Spectrum of the Cars , for a real, transparent, and solution-driven conversation centered around autism, advocacy, and intentional parenting. Tonya opens up about her journey as a mother navigating the autism spectrum with her son—sharing firsthand ex...

On this episode of Tha Village Podcast , we sit down with Brother Shake , a dedicated firefighter who lives every day knowing it could be his last call. This isn’t just about the job — it’s about the mindset. Brother Shake opens up about the real fears, the unseen dangers, and the mental weight that comes with running toward what everyone else is running from. From life-threatening situations to s...

Wait… this 9-year-old speaks Russian AND writes in Hebrew?! 👀” Yeah… we thought the same thing. On this episode of Tha Village Podcast 🎙️ we sit down with D Jones and talk about raising a brilliant child on the spectrum. From genius-level intelligence to navigating behavioral challenges, this conversation dives into Asperger’s vs Autism, fatherhood, and how dads can turn tough moments into teacha...

This episode features Antonio Tolson — a true pillar in the autism community. 🧩 This conversation is all about community, impact, and uplifting one another. At THA VILLAGE , we believe fathers and parents from every walk of life deserve a space where they know they are not alone. From strangers becoming family , to stories turning into books , to real work being done in the community — this episo...

Summary: Episode 3 explores themes of redemption, renewed hope, and the prosperity and evolution of our children on the spectrum. While we celebrate their growth and potential, we also acknowledge that the real work lies ahead—especially in navigating today’s complex education system. This episode highlights the power of community, as “the village” comes together to share ideas, resources, and str...

Big sir, Dubya & Shake dig into the beginning of their stories on how they found out and how they responded when given the diagnosis of their sons being on the spectrum. This episode is tough mentally and emotionally because it takes them back to tha beginning of Tha Journey! The resilience of these 3 fathers should resonate with all fathers who have stood up and fought to advocate for their c...

Early intervention is one of the most powerful tools for supporting children on the autism spectrum — but accessing it can be incredibly challenging. In this video, we take a real, honest look at what families often face when trying to secure early support for their child. From months-long waitlists , delayed diagnoses , and insurance obstacles , to the emotional stress of navigating a complex sys...