Nestled in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida, Delicious Spoonfuls is serving up much more than just sweet treats—it is scooping up hope, purpose, and community connection. Founded by Robert and Helen with their son, Adir (who has Down Syndrome) as their muse, this unique ice cream company is driven by a deeply impactful mission: employing individuals with special needs to help them become as functional and independent as possible. By blending the joy of desserts with a structured, supportive environment, Robert and Helen are dedicated to teaching their team essential life skills, fostering personal growth, and proving that everyone has a valuable ingredient to contribute. For Delicious Spoonfuls, giving back to the community isn’t just a business practice; it’s the core recipe of everything they do.

You can find more of Delicious Spoonfuls on their website: https://deliciousspoonfuls.org/

Debbie Miller is the author of "Raising Ricky," a memoir she wrote describing her journey advocating for her brother Ricky who not only has Down Syndrome but was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Ricky was born in the 60's, in which Debbie gives us insight on how people with special needs were treated in the past and although support and aid for those with special needs has increased since then, we still have so much advocating to keep doing. Debbie now fights for new studies that highlights the importance of early detection of Alzheimer's Disease, especially for our older loved ones with Down Syndrome. Debbie is the perfect example of how advocating never stops.

We always have episodes discussing our journeys with our loved ones with special needs, but why don't we ever ask ourselves "how is our marriage or relationship going after having a child with special needs?" Often times the struggles and obstacles parents face having a child with special needs draws them further apart than closer. Today we dive into just that with Petra Rojas from The Counseling Couple. Her and her husband Alex run a faith based couples counseling and this topic has been widely seen in their sessions. How to navigate through marriage (with base of Christianity) on parenting a child that has special needs. More importantly how to come together as a team and strengthen your relationship. We are happy to have you listen to this episode today. May it give you perspective and gratitude and comfort in whatever you have going on in your life.