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The Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I reflect a little bit on 2024, look forward to some of the big things that we are working on in 2025, but most of want to thank everyone for their love and support to us over the years. On this Christmas eve, we would truly like to wish all our friends and family a Merry Christmas, happy new year, and a blessed holiday season. We are grateful to you all. Peace.2024-12-2407 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonHeather Christie – LoveNotes!In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Heather Christie. Heather is a fellow Berks County native and author.  She is the author of three books, so far.  Additionally, she is the producer of the storytelling show, LoveNotes!, which is True stories of first love, last love, & all the love in between. LoveNotes! is a storytelling show, a book, and a podcast in which real people share real stories about romantic love in all its incarnations. So, tell the poets, lovers, dreamers and anybody else who’s ever been i...2024-12-1334 minWherever I Lay My HatWherever I Lay My HatEpisode 5 - The Nomadic Life: Dan Clouser's RV AdventuresSend us a textIn this episode of 'Wherever I Lay My Hat,' the podcast about the concept of home, host Dan welcomes Dan Clouser, a former nonprofit youth sports leader turned full-time RVer, along with his wife Sandy and their golden retriever, Youkilis. Dan discusses their transition to RV life in 2020, spurred by memorable solo road trips in 2019 and inspired by his mother's adventurous spirit. He touches upon the challenges and joys of a nomadic lifestyle, the strong sense of community within the RV world, and the enduring impact of his previous coaching career on...2024-12-1134 minInner Peace, Better HealthInner Peace, Better HealthFinding Peace on the Road: Dan Clouser’s Journey to Inner FreedomIn this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Avik chats with Dan Clouser, an author, speaker, blogger, and full-time RVer who, along with his wife Sandy and their golden retriever, has embraced a nomadic lifestyle. After 30 years of leading a nonprofit youth sports organization, Dan embarked on a transformative journey across the U.S., finding serenity, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment along the way. Tune in to discover how living on the road has deepened Dan’s sense of inner peace, the life lessons he’s learned from his travels, and why he believes everyone should embrace the journey over...2024-12-0521 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Pennsylvania, Here we Come!In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip across the country to Pennsylvania to see our family. I completed my book signing in Cheyenne, Wyoming and we started our trip across the country to Pennsylvania! We had a couple of stops along the way, though.  Our first stop was an unplanned stop at the Archway in Kearney, Nebraska. The Archway is a unique museum that literally extends over Interstate 80 to pay homage to all those who have traveled across its path throughout history...2024-10-1110 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Back to the Lower-48In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk the final leg of our Canadian and Alaskan adventure as we entered back into the Lower-48 after a 3-month adventure north of the border. We talk about our incredible experience in Haines, Alaska when we saw the Northern Lights.  Our trip from Haines to Skagway on the Ferry.  We experienced the Yukon Suspension Bridge and the Carcross Desert as we made our way down to Vancouver before crossing back into the United States. Once we got into Washington, we still ha...2024-10-0422 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonJon Sexton – From the Courts to the Screen with a few stops in BetweenIn this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with, Jon Sexton. This is the first interview that I’ve recorded with a guest that wasn’t Sandy or Alex since late May of this year.  I have to tell you – Alaska and Canada were incredible, but it sure is good to be back sharing the stories of the many little people in many little places that are doing all of those many little things that make the whole world change! Jon and I talk about his entrepreneurial journey.  It started on...2024-09-2743 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – Soul Family – A MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I talk about our Soul Family. There’s a chapter in my book, The Journey of My Mother’s Son titled, “Connection.”  It’s about the need for human connection.  If you’d like to read it, you can check it out here. Sandy and I are very blessed to have a wonderful blood family.  We are doubly blessed to have an incredible soul family throughout the country.  I say it all the time that sightseeing and exploring national parks is an awesome component of this jour...2024-09-2025 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonEpisode #300 - Dan, Sandy, and Alex – A Summer to RememberEpisode #300 – What a milestone! It’s crazy to think that I have released 300 episodes of this podcast.  The people I’ve met, the places and things that we’ve spoken about have been amazing.  It’s truly been an honor to share the stories of so many incredible people as well as taking you all along for the ride as Sandy and I continue this incredible journey. I wanted this to be a special episode, so I got both Sandy and our grandson, Alex to sit down and have a casual conversation about some of the highligh...2024-09-0640 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Winding Down our Northern AdventureIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk more about our amazing summer long northern adventure through Canada and Alaska. Another month in Alaska was spectacular, but also bittersweet, as our Alaskan adventure was starting to come to a close.  We have had such a great time exploring America’s Last Frontier with such a great group of friends.  It was sad to to say good-bye to everyone as we all started our own routes south. From July 15th through August 15th, we explored Homer, Steward, Anchorage, Palmer, Ta...2024-08-3018 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – Sometimes We Walk Alone – A MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I read another chapter from my book, The Journey of My Mother’s Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road. This is Chapter 30, titled, Sometimes We Walk Alone. This is the shortest chapter in my book, however, I thin that it still carries a very powerful message. I hope you feel the same way, as well. Sometimes you have to walk alone. This morning I got up before the sun and set out on a little h...2024-08-2303 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – Learning to come to Grips with My Terminal Illness - A MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I read Chapter 19 from The Journey of My Mother’s Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road. I stopped recording interviews back in May because of our Canada and Alaska trip.  Knowing that we would be in areas with little to internet, I had created a backlog of episodes to be released through the end of July. Until I start interviews again, I will be releasing several monologues as well as episodes of just Sandy and I. This episode is unique...2024-08-1715 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – The Northern Adventure ContinuesIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk more about our amazing summer long northern adventure through Canada and Alaska. We spent a little over a month traveling throughout Canada.  We made it north of the 60th Parallel and all the way up to Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. We traveled over 300 miles of dirt and gravel roads and saw some of the most amazing waterfalls you could ever imagine. We celebrated Canada Day in the little village of Haines Junction in the Yukon. ...2024-08-0218 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Oh, CanadaIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip up the Oregon Coast, into Washington, and eventually across the border into Canada. After almost two years in the making, we were excited to meet our friends and grandson, Alex in Great Falls, Montana to start our 3-1/2-month journey throughout Canada and Alaska.  Even though we had only been in Canada for a little over two weeks when we recorded this episode, we have already seen so many amazing things and made incredible memories. Traveling with th...2024-07-0218 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Three Becomes TwoThis was probably the most difficult podcast that I ever had to record. In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our travels through California and the loss of our best travel companion, Youk. The end of April was very difficult for us and we’re still working through the grief process.  Youk crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 24, 2024.  It was certainly the most difficult thing that we’ve had to deal with since we’ve been traveling.  Youk brought joy to such a large part of lives.  We l...2024-06-0425 minFamous Interviews with Joe DiminoFamous Interviews with Joe DiminoAuthor, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker & Consultant Dan ClouserWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker & Consultant Dan Clouser .. Amongst many things, he is an author of four books and counting. After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020. They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever. Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stor...2024-05-2327 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan & Sandy - Westbound - Texas to ArizonaIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our travels from Grapevine, Texas to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. We were able to reconnect to so many friends and had a great final leg of the book tour.2024-05-0710 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonBilly Lahr – Live More IntentionallyIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Billy Lahr. As I always say, I love when I have the opportunity to connect with fellow nomads.  However, although, Billy and I share that same nomadic wanderlust, we’re going about it in two completely different ways.  Sandy and I in an RV in the United States, Canada, and Mexico while Billy is literally traveling the globe. In 2021, Billy was one of 47 million Americans who quit their jobs due to burnout and priority re-evaluation.  Following the challenges...2024-04-2650 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonThe Golden Road (Matt & Grace Grooms) – Find Love in the Little ThingsIn this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with Matt and Grace Grooms of The Golden Road. Sandy and I met Matt and Grace back in December at Sebastian Inlet State Park in Florida as they were on the home stretch of their second walk across America.  I had found them and started following them on Instagram back in February or March of 2023, just as they were getting ready to embark on their walk from Maine to Key West. Their first walk across the country, back in...2024-04-0545 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – On the Move in TexasIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our last couple of weeks in Galveston, as well as our travels on our way to Grapevine, Texas. We met so many amazing people in our 37 days in Galveston. After Galveston, we made our way to Katy, Texas for a weekend of book signings, Waller to get some work done on our generator, Athens to see some friends, Midlothian for another book signing, and then Grapevine for our final week in Texas. We always love getting togeth...2024-04-0205 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Louisiana, Texas Beaches, and Mardi GrasIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our 2024 winter/spring book signing tour as we finished up in Louisiana and began our one month stay in Galveston, Texas. We had two great book signing events in Lake Charles and Sulphur.  We always love getting back to that area because we have some great friends there.  It also seems as though every time we come back; we add even more friends to that list. We spent our last night in Louisiana at an animal sanctuary and our firs...2024-03-0514 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonFred Ghilino – It’s All About RelationshipsIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Fred Ghilino. Fred is one of my former interns, as well as a former player in our organization. Fred is now a full-time dad, husband, avid Miami Dolphins fan, semi-pro cornhole player (just kidding) and Account Director at Turchette Brand Marketing & Public Relations. Fred has been with Turchette, a leading marketing and public relations firm, for nearly a decade. Fred previously held various marketing, account management, and sales roles for Coca-Cola and Advantage Business Media. Fred r...2024-03-0135 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Cracker Barrels, Krogers, and a CasinoIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trek from Florida into Louisiana to start my 2024 winter/spring book signing tour. We left Melbourne on January 2nd to start my first book signing tour of 2024.  We drove to Ormond Beach and had dinner with our nephew Daniel and my cousin Debi and her husband, Kenny. After dinner, we drove to Tallahassee for the night. We made our way to Lafayette, Louisiana and had dinner with our friends Toni and Junior Arnold. I had b...2024-02-0611 min”It’s A Wrap with Rap””It’s A Wrap with Rap”Dan Clouser-The Journey of my Mother’s SonMeet Dan Clouser, author, podcast host, speaker, coaching trainer and consultant. In 2019 after founding and running a non-profit youth sports organization for 30 years working with kids and  teaching them leadership skills and life lessons through sports, he felt a calling from God to leave his comfort zone. He started a new journey with his wife and dog selling most of their material things and setting out across the country in a RV to meet and work with people to make this world a better place.  Sponsors:    Hero Soap Company- Use code RAP...2024-01-3158 min”It’s A Wrap with Rap””It’s A Wrap with Rap”Dan Clouser-The Journey of my Mother’s SonMeet Dan Clouser, author, podcast host, speaker, coaching trainer and consultant. In 2019 after founding and running a non-profit youth sports organization for 30 years working with kids and  teaching them leadership skills and life lessons through sports, he felt a calling from God to leave his comfort zone. He started a new journey with his wife and dog selling most of their material things and setting out across the country in a RV to meet and work with people to make this world a better place.  Sponsors:    Hero Soap Company- Use code RAP for a 10% discount                     www.herosoapcompany.com                     Switch To The Box                ...2024-01-3158 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Southbound – Pennsylvania to FloridaIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trek from Pennsylvania to Florida. We decided to avoid I-95 this time, so we made our first stop just south of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware at Delaware Seashore State Park.  After that, we stopped again at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The rest of the way to Florida, we stopped at a string of awesome Harvest Hosts locations throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We were able to grab dinner with my cousin...2024-01-0220 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Eastbound and DownIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about the last leg of our travels heading back east to Pennsylvania. All in all, this is a wrap-up of what turned out to be an over 6,000-mile trip that covered 16 states.  We had a great time and were able to see old friends and meet new ones, too. We were able to stay a few days in Rock Cut State Park again before we made our way into Monroe, Michigan for my last book signing of my summer and fal...2023-12-2616 minThe KAJ Masterclass LIVEThe KAJ Masterclass LIVEA Road, A Mission And Miles To Go With Dan Clouser Embark on a captivating journey with Dan Clouser, a modern-day storyteller and adventurer, as he unfolds the pages of his extraordinary life in this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE. Brace yourself for a narrative that transcends conventional tales—a tale of open roads, serendipitous moments, and a relentless pursuit of hope that echoes in the heart of a polarized world. Get ready to be inspired, for in Dan's story, you might just find the spark to ignite your own extraordinary journey. 🔥 5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO🔥 The Inspiring Journey: Explore the fascinating life and mission of Dan Clouser, encompas...2023-11-2734 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonAli Krieger – FlashbackI decided to take a little different approach in this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast. As many of my listeners know, I started my podcasting journey in 2012, with my very first episode officially being released on January 28, 2013.  The show was called, “Stepping Up to the Plate.”  It told the stories of Berkshire Baseball and BIG Vision Foundation, the nonprofit youth sports organization that I founded and ran for 30 years of my life before Sandy and I started this new chapter of traveling full-time in our RV. The show ran for 267 episodes, wi...2023-11-1426 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Heading Back East – Wyoming to IowaIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our travels heading back east. On our way headed east we spent some time in Cheyenne and Fort Laramie, Wyoming as well as Hill City and Hot Springs, South Dakota before heading into Nebraska for the first time. We were only in Nebraska for a few days, but we were able to visit Carhenge, Scotts Bluff, and Pioneer Village.  All of those spots were very cool. We wrap up this episode talking about my book signing at the...2023-11-0715 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Colorado Wrap-UpIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about the last leg of our Colorado tour. I had book signings in Aurora, Boulder, and Fort Collins. We slept at a drive-in movie theatre, a grocery store parking lot, a fairgrounds campground, and of course, a couple of KOA campgrounds. We stayed in Central City for a week in between Aurora and Boulder. We finished up our Colorado tour in Fort Collins where we met some new friends and were able to reconnect with one of...2023-10-3110 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Durango to Glenwood SpringsIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our travels throughout the beautiful state of Colorado. We spent a little over a week in Durango at my cousin, Becky, and her husband Bill’s house.  While in Durango, we took a tour on the Durango to Silverton train, spent time on the lake, and took in a chuck wagon dinner. After Durango, we took the Million Dollar Highway into Montrose.  We spent a couple of days in Montrose.  We stayed with our friends Trina and Tara O’Brien and...2023-10-2415 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Colorado Springs and the Great Sand DunesIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our first experience with the Rocky Mountains. We entered Colorado from the east taking US Route 40 out of Kansas.  As we traveled across the Eastern Plains of Colorado and could slowly see the Rocky Mountains growing larger on the horizon, we were all left in awe of the beauty. We spent five days in Colorado Springs, where I had my first book signing for the tour that would have us in Colorado for over a month.  We had a great...2023-09-1213 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan and Sandy – Westward through Missouri and KansasIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip through Missouri and Kansas as we slowly make our way to the Rocky Mountains. As slowly made our way across the country toward the Rocky Mountains, we made the most out of our trip. We made stops in St. Louis, Branson, Kansas City, Topeka, Ellis, Oakley, Goodland, and made sure to hit the highest point in Kansas with a short visit to Mount Sunflower. The road trip was filled with BBQ, baseball, showboats, sunflowers, and fe...2023-08-2911 minFred Talk with Freddy VasquezFred Talk with Freddy VasquezBackroads and Ballparks with Dan Clouser | Fred Talk #86DAN CLOUSER IN AN AUTHOR, BLOGGER, PODCASTER, SPEAKER, AND ADVENTURE SEEKER. The first time Dan was on Fred Talk, we spoke about him and his wife Sandy selling all of their possessions and leaving the normal routine of everyday life. Fast forward a couple of years and he’s back with a new book release, podcast, and more stories than you can count. Inspiring to say the least, Dan fills us in on his latest adventures to North Dakota, Kentucky, and how he’s looking forward to Canada and Alaska. But Dan is more than just...2023-08-021h 01The Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan & Sandy - Virginia and West Virginia AdventuresIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I sit down and talk about our time in Virginia and West Virginia. As we slowly make our trek west to Colorado, we’re making the most out of our journey. We spent four days in Chincoteague Island in Virginia with our daughter, Stephanie and granddaughter, Lillian.  We spent time on the beach, in the pool, and saw some wild horses. After Chincoteague, we went to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to start a week-long stay in West Virginia.  We were in Ha...2023-07-2817 minOwn Your Choices Own Your LifeOwn Your Choices Own Your Life581 The Journey Of My Mother's Son with Dan ClouserToday we are speaking with Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, and Speaker, Dan Clouser. After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020. They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis. Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stories of their travels and those they meet through blogging, social media and podcasting.  He has dedicated his life to...2023-07-2538 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonNiagara Falls - Part 2In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with my beautiful wife, Sandy and do a more in-depth recap of our trip to Niagara Falls. It was a great experience for all of us.  Youk enjoyed exploring the falls and meeting so many new people.  Everyday Sandy and I thank God that we made the decision to get off the hamster wheel and out of the rat race and really start living a life of freedom. We hope that those who follow us will understand the importan...2023-07-0720 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonA Quick recap of our Trip to Niagara FallsIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with my beautiful wife, Sandy and do a quick recap of our trip to Niagara Falls. This is really just a quick teaser for next weeks episode, where we will go into much more detail about all of the amazing things that we experienced.2023-06-3007 minLate BoomersLate BoomersOn the Road with Dan ClouserDan Clouser sold everything and left a successful career running a non-profit youth sports organization to embrace life on the road. Along with his wife, Sandy and Golden Retriever Youkilis, he embarked on a new journey in his RV and wrote three books, became a blogger and podcast host, coach, volunteer, speaker and consultant. Tune in as Dan opens his heart and home on wheels to share the rewards reaped from simply stopping to look, listen and love the planet. The wisdom he learned from lending a hand through volunteering and serving those in less fortunate circumstances could be yours. 2023-06-2826 minSpeaking PodcastSpeaking Podcast#205 The Flexibility of Speaking while living in an RV - Dan Clouser Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster Storehttps://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/store/ Donations  https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ ==================== Bio of Dan: MY NAME IS DAN CLOUSER. I AM AN AUTHOR AND A SPEAKER. I founded and ran a nonprofit youth sports organization for 30 years called the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation. We ran teams, tournaments and a 130 acre sports complex. I loved every s...2023-03-2837 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonMarc & Tammy Hollander – Creating an ExperienceIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Marc and Tammy Hollander. Marc and Tammy are the husband-and-wife crew that run the beautiful Galveston Island KOA in Galveston, Texas.  Tammy is the General Manager, and Marc is the Director of Guest Services. Sandy and I have stayed at the campground on two different occasions now and have already made plans to go back in 2024. This past January, I did a book signing at the campground, which allowed me to get to know Marc a littl...2023-02-2832 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonNick Chroscinski – Applying the Games Lessons in LifeIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Nick Chroscinski. Nick is another one of my former players who Sandy and I were blessed to be able to get together with on our travels.  Now living and working in Dallas, we were able to get together with Nick in late January.  We had to reschedule our initial time to get together due to a freak ice storm in the Dallas area, but fortunately, we were able to get together with him to grab lunch a few days later.2023-02-2441 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonLiz Wilcox – RV Tales, Business, Email, and MoreIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Liz Wilcox. I first met Liz back in May of 2022 at Justin Schenck’s Growth Now Movement Live event in Lititz, Pennsylvania.  We hit if off because Liz had been a full-time RVer for several years and obviously, Sandy and I are still full-time RVing. Liz had starting blogging when she was full-timing and went onto write a book, titled, “Tales from the Black Tank.”  Anyone who has been RVing whether full-time or just a weekend warrior knows that the...2023-02-1047 minHome Where You BelongHome Where You BelongHome Is Wherever We Are (RV Living)EPISODE DESCRIPTION - In August 2020, Dan and Sandy Clouser sold their house and most of their possessions and hit the road in their new RV. Traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis, they volunteer at various locations, make new friends, and share their adventures through blogging, social media, and podcasting. Depending on the day, home might be a mountaintop, riverrfront, or a Cracker Barrel parking lot.    GUEST BIO - The author of three books and counting, Dan Clouser is a speaker, consultant, blogger, and host of his own podcast, The Journey of My Mother’s So...2023-01-0331 minCoaching CallCoaching CallOn the Road with Dan ClouserWelcome back to the Coaching Call podcast.  My guest on this episode is Dan Clouser, Dan is the author of three books and counting. After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020. They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis. Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stories of their travels and those they meet through blogging, social med...2022-12-2857 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonSarah King – Music in Her SoulIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Sarah King. Sandy and I attended the Philadelphia Folk Festival back in August and one of the incredibly talented artists that we saw perform was Sarah King. After some exchanges through social media and email, I knew that she would be a great guest for the show.  Our timing was great as she has two brand new songs releasing on the same day as this podcast. Sarah received the 2021 Songwriter of the Year award from the New...2022-10-1448 minLets Have This ConversationLets Have This ConversationYouth Sports, Leadership & the RV Lifestyle with: Dan Clouserwww.athleteassessments.comreports Participation in sport is linked to higher grades, lower dropout rate, reduced truancy, and lower crime rates. This manifests in some compelling statistics such as: 95% of Fortune 500 executives participated in high school athletics. For Dan Clouser” I’m a an Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker & Consultant I founded and ran a non-profit youth sports organization for 30 years called the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation.  We ran teams, tournaments and a 130-acre sports complex.  I loved every second of what I did.  I loved working with kids and teaching them leaders...2022-10-0531 minOrdinary people\'s extraordinary stories & Everyday Conversations Regarding Mental HealthOrdinary people's extraordinary stories & Everyday Conversations Regarding Mental HealthUS Teaching Young People Through Baseball Dan ClouserSend us a textThe Tim Heale Podcasts S3 E117 Dan ClouserDan is an author of three books and counting.After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020.They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis.Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stories of their travels and those they me...2022-09-251h 01Energetic RadioEnergetic Radio#275: Dan Clouser | Living with NO regretsAfter 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organisation in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020.They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis. Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stories of their travels and those they meet through blogging, social media and podcasting. He has dedicated his life to serving God by giving back and helping others, and has no regrets.You...2022-09-1834 minIntentional GuyIntentional GuyEpisode 29 "On Air with Dan Clouser"Dan is an author of three books and counting. After 30 years of successfully leading a nonprofit youth sports organization in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Dan and his wife, Sandy sold their house and all of their stuff in August of 2020. They now live full-time in an RV traveling the country with their golden retriever, Youkilis. Working around Dan’s speaking schedule, they volunteer at various locations, help others, and tell the stories of their travels and those they meet through blogging, social media and podcasting. He has dedicated his life to serving God by...2022-08-2732 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonManas Itene – Show Your LoveIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Manas Itene again. Manas is the drummer for Michael Franti and Spearhead.  I had him on my show back in March following the release of his single, “Be Yourself.” Since that time, we have stayed in touch and have become friends.  When I told Manas that Sandy and I would be coming to see him and the band play at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, he wanted to see the RV and do another podcast with me. We had a g...2022-08-2528 minOutdoor Adventure SeriesOutdoor Adventure SeriesDan Clouser, Podcast Host and Author of The Journey of My Mother’s SonOur guest today on the  Outdoor Adventure Serie is Dan Clouser.Dan is an Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Consultant. After running the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, a nonprofit youth sports organization he founded over 30 years ago, In 2019, Dan, his wife Sandy, and their faithful golden retriever, Youkilis, tackle RV life as they travel across the country. Dan shares that the travels are missions in many ways: honoring the legacy left by Dan’s mother, volunteering and serving others, cherishing friends and family, having faith, and just living in the moment.Aha...2022-08-1751 minGood PodcastingGood PodcastingPodcasting on the Go with Dan Clouser from Journey of My Mother's SonIn August of 2020 Dan and his wife, Sandy, sold their home and their business to start a new chapter. They bought an RV and have been traveling the country ever since experiencing new places and volunteering where aid is needed. They have met a lot of interesting people along the way and Dan loves giving them space to share their stories on his podcast, Journey of My Mother's Son. In this episode, Dan and I discuss the incredible opportunities as well as the unique challenges of podcasting on the go. ——— Dan's links: Website, YouTub...2022-08-0931 minWhat\'s Your Inspiration with Fox BeyerWhat's Your Inspiration with Fox BeyerWhat’s YourInspiration E068 Dan ClouserAuthor, speaker, podcast host, consultant, and blogger, Dan Clouser; along with his wife, Sandy, and golden retriever, Youkilis, decided to leave their comfort zone in August 2020 and set out on a journey across the USA in an RV.  www.DanClouser.com 2022-08-0131 minThe Spirit ChannelThe Spirit ChannelWith Dan Clouser, A Life on the RoadAfter Selling up their house and everything they own Dan, wife Sandy and their dog packed what little possessions they had left and embarked upon their new life travelling the county in their RV. Here Dan talks about life outside of the system, the people they've meet and how they live a life of service volunteering everywhere they go.-----------------------------------------------------------------In this interview Dan tells of a life spent in coaching a non-profit called  BIG Vision Foundation a youth baseball and softball team. Doing this Dan would dedicate up to seventy hours a week. Dan r...2022-07-221h 53GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempGEMS with Genesis Amaris KempEp. 649 - Finding Freedom to Live Outside the Box with Dan ClouserHow are you getting freedom from the norms of society? In this segment, Dan Clouser shares how he stepped outside of the box and did what some may have questioned or seen as crazy. Which allowed him to have total freedom from the societal norms. Here are some things he did that you can try. 1. Have the GUTS to take the first step to transition. 2. Go all in - Put house on the market and sell everything then live in the RV / mobile living 3. Have Faith over Fear and know...2022-07-0929 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonQuinn Leach – Converting Tragedy into MusicIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Quinn Leach. Back in April, Sandy and I were staying at the Talona Ridge RV Resort in East Elijay, Georgia.  As part of the customer experience, Talona Ridge offers live music every Friday and Saturday night.  On the Saturday that we were there, we were to enjoy the talents of solo guitarist, Quinn Leach. Quinn specializes in hammering and tapping.  He plays Flamenco, classical, Spanish styles, just to name a few.  Using loops and peddles he creates unique arr...2022-05-2749 minGrowth Now Movement with Justin SchenckGrowth Now Movement with Justin SchenckLife Lessons from the Road with Dan ClouserDan Clouser founded and ran a nonprofit youth sports organization for 30 years called the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation.  He truly loved every second of what he did.  His passion was working with kids and teaching them leadership skills and life lessons through sports and community service.  He honestly thought that he would have died doing what he loved. Then in 2019, Dan felt a calling from God for his wife, Sandy, and him to leave their comfort zone and start a new journey.  A literal journey, selling most of their material thin...2022-05-2440 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonWes Henderson – Talona Ridge RV Resort, Turning a Vision into a RealityIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Wes Henderson. A few weeks ago, Sandy and I had the pleasure of staying at the Talona Ridge RV Resort in East Ellijay, Georgia. It’s a family-owned business and I was able to talk to third generation owner, Wes Henderson. A development company that spent years in the apartment business, the opportunity arose to purchase a parcel of mountain top land in East Ellijay, Georgia to build an RV resort. With no knowledge of the industry, they use...2022-05-0637 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonToni Reece – Journey of My Mother’s Son, Episode #100In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Toni Reece. When I saw that I was approaching my 100th episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I wanted to make sure that I had a very special guest on the show to commemorate the milestone occasion.  With that thought in mind, it only made sense for me to have my former producer, Toni Reece as my guest on the show. Toni has been a colleague, dear friend, and mentor of mine for ten years.  She was th...2022-04-2242 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan & Sandy Clouser – Episode #99, A little ReflectionIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and take a few minutes to reflect on our journey thus far. This is the 99th episode of The Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, so I wanted to sit down and have a conversation with my wife to talk about some of the highlights of being on the road full-time for over 19 months now. We recorded this episode on Easter Sunday while staying at the beautiful Talona Ridge RV Resort in East Ellijay, Georgia.  We were blessed to be able to spend...2022-04-1926 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonCody and Brittany Holifield – Hitch to HitchIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy joins me to co-host our conversation as we sit down to talk with Cody and Brittany Holifield. Cody and Brittany have been full-time RVing with their two sons, 14-year-old, Barrett, who was the guest on my last episode, and 7-year-old, Corbin for three years. Cody and Brittany are young parents who understand the importance of teaching their children the importance of giving back.  We met them on our Y2V project at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  The boys are...2022-04-0145 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonMike and Terri McIlraith – Fellow Full-timers with a Passion to Give BackIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy joins me to co-host our conversation as we sit down to talk with Mike and Terri McIlraith. Mike and Terri are fellow full-time RVers who have an incredible passion to give back.  We first met them in Antigo, Wisconsin during our first A Year to Volunteer project at the Raptor Education Group.  Sandy and I arrived at the project midway through.  We were working on different parts of the project, so we really didn’t have much of an opportunity to get to know them. 2022-03-141h 02The Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonAnnie Leiding and Stephanie Yuen – Two Young Leaders Giving BackIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Annie Leiding and Stephanie Yuen. Annie and Stephanie are two amazing young women that I was blessed to meet at the CAP Kid Camp in Florida that Sandy and I were able to volunteer at. They both have alopecia, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes the loss of hair.  They were two of the guest speakers at the camp. Stephanie, who recently published the book, Stronger Together was diagnosed at 13 years old. Annie w...2022-02-2525 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonEdward Medlin – An Entire Life Lies AheadAs I Continue my series of sharing the stories of some of the disciples of the Dream Center of Southeast Texas, I sit down and talk with Edward Medlin in this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast. Edward was the youngest member of the discipleship program at the Dream Center of Southeast Texas while Sandy and I were there to volunteer.  At only 18 years old, he originally thought that he’d be entering into his freshman year of college, but God had other plans for him. He had to get his life righ...2022-01-2822 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser – A Holiday MonologueIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I conduct my first ever monologue podcast. As Sandy and I near an end to our volunteer experience at the Dream Center of Southeast Texas, I wanted to take a moment to reflect back on our experience as well as wish everyone a prosperous and healthy 2022.2021-12-2911 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonJimmy Obregon – A Disciple at the Dream CenterIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down with Jimmy Obregon. Jimmy is in the discipleship program at the Dream Center of Southeast Texas. He is one of the incredible humans that Sandy and I have been blessed to meet while we’ve been volunteering at the Dream Center. The people here are all living examples of God’s grace and redemption.  Each of them is at a different stage of their recovery journey.  They are all strengthening their faith in God and understanding that their recovery is...2021-12-1728 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonJuan & Mary Montalvo – The Hungry Cuban AdventuresIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I bring back Sandy to help me co-host as we sit down to chat with our friends, Juan and Mary Montalvo. We met Juan and Mary while working on the A Year to Volunteer project at Picacho Peak State Park.  They are fellow full-time RVers who also have a spirit of giving back and helping others.  We had an immediate connection with them and wanted to help tell the story of what led them to their full-time journey. In 2015, Mary had a fight with bre...2021-12-1036 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonPhil & Shar Roos - A Year to Volunteer, RVing with a Purpose Part #2In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I bring back Phil and Shar Roos from A Year to Volunteer for the second time. Phil and Shar are our dear friends and the founders of A Year to Volunteer.  Sandy joins me as my co-host on this episode as we talk about the benefits of connecting with like-minded people and RVing with a purpose, or as Phil and Shar put it, R-Volunteering. I first spoke with Phil and Shar back in April and was able to introduce Y2V to my listene...2021-11-2646 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonIsaac Wenrich – Bigger than BaseballIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Isaac Wenrich. This is the second time that Isaac has been on my show, but his first time on by himself.  A little over a year ago, he was on with his former teammate, Stacy Piagno.  Stacy and Isaac were battery mates for the Sonoma Stompers and made history on July 15, 2017 when Stacy became the first women since the 1950’s to record a win in a professional baseball game. Isaac played for me in the Berkshire Baseball organizati...2021-10-2941 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonJeff and Susan Spencer – From NASA to Full-time RVing with a PurposeIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Jeff and Susan Spencer. Sandy and I met Jeff and Susan while working on our second project for A Year to Volunteer in Picacho Peak State Park in Picacho, Arizona.  It was the second project that Sandy and I had volunteered on with Y2V and it was Jeff and Susan’s eleventh project with the organization. During the conversation, we talk about the importance of giving back and the freedom of living full-time in an RV.2021-10-2235 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonJim Wade – Every Trip Has a StoryIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with my cousin, Jim Wade. Sandy and I were able to get into Boise, Idaho and visit with my cousin Jim, his wife Patti, their daughter Jen and her husband Anthony.  It was short visit, but we had a great time catching up and trading stories of our travel adventures. Jim, like most of us on the Wade side of our family have that wandering travel bug in us.  The root of the word “Wade” meant “to go,” and many of us h...2021-10-1520 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonErin Pappas – Ballplayer, Nature Lover, Single Mom, and HeroIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with my friend, Erin Pappas. Erin and I first connected through social media back in 2016 during the time that I was building my network of female baseball players and advocates of women and girls playing baseball.  We immediately connected because she was also an avid Red Sox fan.  Like many of the women that I was connecting with at that time, she had participated in the first ever Boston Red Sox Women’s Fantasy Camp. We met in person bac...2021-10-0832 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonRay Schell – A Life Experience of Appreciating God’s CreationIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with my dear old friend, Ray Schell. Ray and I have known each other since high school.  He graduated a year before me.  After graduation, he was a part of a small group of friends that all became very close for a few years.  Our little tribe did just about everything together. Ray went off to work in Alaska in 1990 and never returned to Pennsylvania.  Thankfully we have been able to stay connected through social media. Sandy and...2021-10-0142 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDr. Toni Palermo – Finding Her Calling After the GameIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Dr. Toni Palermo. Toni was one of the youngest players to play in the AAGPBL.  After her playing days, she entered the convent and became Sister Toni. After Toni became a Nun, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science Degree in English, History and Math from Alverno College.  She then earned three Master Degrees and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She taught in the Physical Education Department and the School of Social...2021-09-0754 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonMarge Gibson – A Life of Giving to the BirdsIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Marge Gibson. Marge is the founder and executive director of the Raptor Education Group, Inc. in Antigo, Wisconsin. Sandy and spent one week volunteering at REGI through the A Year to Volunteer project.  It was one of the most impactful experiences of our lives.  I wrote extensively about it in my blog last week. The day after our group completed the project, Sandy and I were able to go back over to REGI and spend some tim...2021-08-2737 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonRocky McCann – Reconnecting with another Silver BulletIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Rachelle “Rocky” McCann-Henley. This was the last podcast that I was able to do while Sandy and I were at the BFA Nationals in Aberdeen, Maryland.  She puts the explanation point on the ten amazing women that I was able to sit down with and talk to at that event. Rocky is the third former Colorado Silver Bullet as well as the third member of Evolution Girl’s Baseball that I was able to sit down and talk with.2021-08-2420 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonGloria Rogers - A short, but impactful careerIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with another former player of the AAGPBL, Gloria Rogers. As I continue with the series of podcasts that I conducted during our week in Aberdeen, MD attending the Baseball for All Nationals, I met a little firestick of a women in Gloria Rogers.  She was a treasure to hang out with and she made Sandy and I smile every time that we were around her. As with every podcast that I do, I’m honored to help tell her story...2021-07-2713 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonLillian Lingle – Teamwork and ChemistryIn this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with another one of my grand-daughter’s, Lillian Lingle. One of the locations that we stay at when we come back to visit in Pennsylvania is at Lillian’s parents’ house in Duncannon. At 14 years old, Lillian is wise beyond her years.  She is an athlete who currently plays field hockey and softball, and like her grandfather, enjoys writing. She just came off two great seasons in both field hockey and softball. Her junior high fiel...2021-06-2517 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonSally King – Always willing to give a LittleIn this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with my aunt, Sally King. When Sandy and I first decided to live in an RV full-time, my Aunt Sally reached out to us and told me that she had full hook-ups for us and we were welcome to stay with her whenever we wanted to.  That eventually turned into us using her address as our official domicile address in the state of Florida. Now for a few weeks or sometimes even months, we park our RV in her...2021-06-0418 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonApril Crossley – Life Should be an ExperienceIn this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with fellow full-time RVer and Berks County native, April Crossley. April and I have been friends on Facebook for several years, but have only really started to get to know one another last year when we found out that we were both getting ready to ditch the life that our society says that we should be living. Within a few months of each other, Sandy and I in August of 2020 and April and her husband, Justin in October of...2021-05-0735 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonLizze Croft – Through a Child’s EyesIn this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with my youngest grand-daughter, Lizze Croft. At 11 years old, she surpasses Ella Witman as the youngest guest that I’ve ever had on the show. One of the three main locations that we stay at when we come back to visit in Pennsylvania is at Lizze’s parents house.  My daughter, Sherry, and son-in-law, Stephen have a beautiful 3-acre mountain-side property that backs up to the woods. When we’re mooch-docking at their house, Lizze loves going on...2021-04-3011 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonPhil & Shar Roos – A Year to VolunteerIn this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with Phil and Shar Roos from, A Year to Volunteer. Phil and Shar are fellow full-time RVers.  Phil retired from the Navy after a 36-year career. Shar retired from Insurance and Finance. After years of doing humanitarian and volunteer work in their careers, they found themselves unfulfilled in their daily lives.  They wanted to travel, Phil initially wanted to sail across the world by boat, but Shar wasn’t having it.  She bought into the full-time RV concept, but wanted to do i...2021-04-2342 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDebi Wade-Scavone – Remember our RootsIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down with my cousin, Debi Wade-Scavone. We talk about our parents and the importance of remembering our roots. When my Mom was traveling around the country, one of the things that was so important to her was being able to connect with her family and friends.  This is one of the things that Sandy and I have been very fortunate to do so far on our travels. Debi had started working on our family tree several years ago.  Her and my d...2021-04-0929 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonRon McCoy – 80 years young with no intentions of slowing downRon McCoy understands the importance of experiencing your life, not just living it. In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Ron McCoy.  When we first met Ron just a few weeks ago we were introduced as “family.”  He is the father of my cousin, Carole’s good friend, Tim.  Tim and Carole have known each other for 30 years and are like family to each other, so that’s how we were introduced. Ron and his wife spent almost 20 years traveling across the country in an RV.  We speak...2021-02-1220 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonPatty Wade – It’s Always About FamilyOne of the things that my mother taught me was that family is always family. In this episode of “The Journey of my Mother’s Son,” I sit down with my cousin Patty Wade to talk about our family and the impact that our parents still have on our lives today. It was almost two years ago now that I took two road trips by myself in January and February of 2019 that seem to have really started the journey of my mother’s son.  The second of those two trips, was to Orlando to participate in an Ali...2021-01-2516 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonAnthony Henderson – It’s a Human ThingIn our current polarized world, we really need to just sit down and have genuine conversations with each other in order to recognize the humanity in others. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I once again sit down with my good friend, and brother from another mother, Anthony Henderson.  Anthony and I met through Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) during the spring of 2020.  We were both going through the certification training process to become coaching workshop trainers for PCA. We did our first podcast together on June 24, 2020.  That podcast was done...2021-01-1526 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's Son21 DaysIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our 21-day journey from Pennsylvania to Florida.  We also talk about some of our adventures and new friends that we’ve met since we’ve been here.  This is the longest period of time that we’ve spent in one place since we started this journey in August. We arrived in Florida around 9:30 PM on November 23rd.   We got to my Aunt Sally's house in Melbourne on Wednesday, November 25th at 5:08 PM. We left Pennsylvania on this leg of our journey o...2020-12-1938 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDr. Zac Schneider – Leaving the Comfort ZoneDoctor Zac Schneider sits down to talk to me about baseball memories and growing by being willing to leave your comfort zone. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with another one of my former players, Zac Schneider. Sandy and I were blessed to spend a few days with Zac and his dog, Baby Girl at his house just outside of Atlanta, GA.  Zac first started playing for the Berkshire organization as a junior in high school in 2000.  I was fortunate to coach him on our...2020-11-2223 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonKyle Stover – Baseball’s Life Lessons Paying DividendsA player and his former coach reflect back about the life lessons that baseball has taught. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with one of my former players, Kyle Stover. I first met Kyle when he was 14 years old and started coaching him when he was 15 years old.  He’s now 36 years old, married, a father of three wonderful boys, and a professional in the medical field. One of the objectives of this journey was to connect with some of my old playe...2020-11-0614 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonBilly Staples – A kid with Humble Beginnings is Giving BackBilly Staples was a just a kid from Jersey until someone saw more in him than he saw in himself. In this episode of The Journey of my Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with my friend, Billy Staples.  Billy and I have known each other for just a few years and have really only spent a few hours overall with each other, however, we’re kind of like soul mates when it comes to paying it forward.  We were introduced to each other a few years ago by a mutual friend and another author...2020-11-0227 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonEnjoying the JourneyDan and Sandy Clouser sit down to talk about where they've been so far on their journey. Highlights of the 6,500 miles and 15 states that they've covered so far.2020-10-2220 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonThe Journey BeginsThis week we began our new journey. In this episode of The Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I have another chat with my beautiful wife, Sandy about the first few days of our new journey. Leading up to our departure, it was a crazy, sometimes frustrating two weeks from our original settlement date on our house.  Again, trusting the Lord’s timing isn’t always easy for me.  However, during the extra 10 days that we had in Berks County from our original plan, we were able to spend some extra time with some of our fa...2020-08-2910 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonTrusting God’s TimingWe’re one step closer to our next chapter, but still trusting God’s timing. In this episode, Sandy and I talk about continuing to trust God’s timing.  We were supposed to close on our house on Friday, August 14th, but that didn’t happen.  Nothing major for the hold up, just some warranty work that has to be done on our solar panels.  Our buyer’s bank wouldn’t approve their financing without a letter from Tesla informing them that the roof damage that was caused by their original solar panel installation was covered under our warranty, w...2020-08-1812 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonGetting Ready for our New JourneyWe’re getting closer to our next chapter, but still have some loose ends. In this episode, Sandy and I (and at times, Youkilis) talk about preparing for our new journey, which amazingly, is only one week away.  It’s hard to believe that it’s been roughly 18 months since I first ran the idea by Sandy that we should sell all of our belongs, buy an RV and travel the country.  In some ways it seems like it was so long ago, yet in other ways it seems as though it was only yesterday. Once we...2020-08-0714 minThe Journey of My Mother\'s SonThe Journey of My Mother's SonDan Clouser - Michelle Delloso, Part 2 – Life after the Bullets, Passion Projects and still blazing trails.Following her season with the Silver Bullets in 1994, Michelle continued to understand the importance of being a positive role model for young women everywhere. She went onto be an author and speaker, work for sports apparel giants, Nike, Louisville Slugger and adidas to name a few and has her own consulting business, Red Rock Consultants, LLC. Most importantly though, she has what she calls her “Passion Projects.” The Go Girl Futures Program, Rim to Rim Club of the Grand Canyon & Rim to Rim Zion Hike & Club. The Go Girl Futures project help empower young women, while the hiking clubs help peop...2020-05-1238 min