Episodes
Merry Christmas! Making Memories, Faith, and Thankfulness
What's Up! It’s Tommy, and I’m here with a heartfelt episode of Spectrum in Camouflage to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and reflect on the past year. This season can bring its share of challenges, especially for familie...
Making Gluten-Free Holidays Simple and Joyful with Kailee Rhine
What's Up! It’s Tommy, and I’m so excited to bring you a special episode of Spectrum in Camouflage . Today, I’m joined by my amazing wife, Kailee, for her podcast debut! We’re talking all things holidays—how we’ve embraced a ...
How to Offer Help to Families with Autism (Without Overstepping)
What's Up! It’s Tommy! In this episode, I’m digging into a question a friend recently asked me: How can you offer help to a family raising a child with autism without overstepping? That got me thinking about our journey, the …
Preparing for the Holidays: Gifts, Grace, and Gratitude
What's Up! It’s Tommy here! The holidays are here, and we all know what that means: a mix of joy, stress, and a lot of running around—especially when you’re navigating life with a special needs child. In this episode, I’m …
A Post Thanksgiving Special: Making Memories, Not Perfection
What's Up? It's Tommy with Spectrum in Camouflage ! In this episode, I reflect on navigating family gatherings during the holiday season as a parent of an autistic child. With Thanksgiving upon us, I share insights on managin...
Unpacking the MTHFR Mutation: What Parents Need to Know
In this episode of Spectrum and Camouflage , I discuss MTHFR gene mutations and their potential impact on health—both for us as caregivers and for our children. While this episode gets a little more technical than usual, it’s...
Max Out Your Life: Lessons from Ed Mylett on Mental Strength and Pare…
In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I take a slight detour to discuss an important topic: mental strength and personal growth. Drawing from Ed Mylett’s book Max Out Your Life , I share insights that have deeply impact...
Teacher Burnout: We Appreciate Your Important Work
In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I focus on the growing burnout crisis affecting special education teachers and the need for more support from the entire community. As the father of an autistic child, I understand ...
Moments of Decision: Grace and Handling Frustration as a Parent
In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I wrap up stories from my recent Colorado hunting trip and delve into the importance of giving yourself grace as a parent—especially when raising a special needs child. Through pers...
Lessons in Perseverance: Milestones, Mountains, and Mindsets
Today, I reflect on powerful lessons learned from a hunting trip in Colorado and how they apply to parenting, especially as a parent of a special needs child. I share a story about my friend’s perseverance in hunting and how …
Tomorrow’s a New Day: The Power of Pep Talks, and Embracing New Days
In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage, I recorded from a hunting trip in Colorado and discussed how anxieties and fears can drain our energy before an event even starts. I also shared personal struggles with long road tri...
The Power of Nutrition: How Diet Changes Improved Symptoms, and Our L…
Episode Summary: In this episode I take a deep dive into how diet changes have impacted our autism journey with Wyatt. From going gluten-free to cutting out dairy and sugar, I share our personal experiences and the significan...
Love and Laughter: Creating Special Moments in the Everyday Struggles
Love and Laughter: Creating Special Moments in the Everyday Struggles In this episode, I’m opening up about the real-life challenges of parenting a child with autism and how tough it can be to navigate modern lifestyle expect...
Family First: Balancing Boundaries, School, and Personal Growth
In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I open up about the real challenges of navigating the school system while raising an autistic child. From the early days of preschool, dealing with mixed diagnoses, and the ups and ...
Wilderness Helps Me Find Strength | How's Wyatt?
In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage, I dive into the balancing act of family life, raising an autistic child, and finding time for my personal passion—hunting. I share an honest and raw reflection on a recent hunting tr...
SIC Extra: Thank You! | Colorado Hunt | Taking Care of Each Other
Hey everyone! In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on the importance of family support, building mental strength, and facing challenges head-on. As I prepare for my annual hunting trip to Colorado, I share how these trips have ...
Mental Strength: Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable
In this episode, I dive into the topic of mental health—though I prefer to call it "mental strength"—especially in the context of raising a child with autism. I share some personal struggles, including anxiety, stress, and pa...
We're In This Together
Welcome to the first episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , a podcast that explores life on the spectrum through the unique lens of host Tommy Rhine. Tommy is not only the dad of Wyatt, a bright and energetic child with …