Bigfoot Press Podcast – Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son
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📢 In this powerful and emotional episode, we sit down with Masani Davies Tusa, a Samoan father on a mission to raise awareness for autism by putting his body on the line. After his son Maiava was diagnosed with autism, Masani turned to running marathons, losing almost 100 lbs in just 10 months to show his son and the world what love, sacrifice, and perseverance look like.
🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅ The moment his son was diagnosed and how it changed everything
✅ His personal struggles as a Samoan father navigating autism
✅ The stigma around disabilities in Polynesian culture
✅ The unwavering support of his wife, Jane
✅ The physical and mental challenge of running for his son
✅ His mission to change perspectives and advocate for awareness
💡 This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. Masani is breaking barriers and challenging generational mindsets about autism in the Pacific Islander community.
⏱ Timestamps:
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 1 – 00:00 – Intro
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 2 – 05:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 3 – 10:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 4 – 15:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 5 – 20:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 6 – 25:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 7 – 30:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 8 – 35:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 9 – 40:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 10 – 45:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 11 – 50:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 12 – 55:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 13 – 01:00:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 14 – 01:05:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 15 – 01:10:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 16 – 01:15:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 17 – 01:20:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 18 – 01:25:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 19 – 01:30:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 20 – 01:35:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Chapter 21 – 01:40:00 –
Samoan Story: Dad’s Sacrifice for Son – Closing Chapter – 01:45:00 –
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