The AHA Radio Show Podcast

Episode 2108 notes Our Turning Lives Around series features my guest Matt Thomas: “I grew up I grew up in a pretty rough environment. My house was pretty rough. My mom, bless her heart, was an alcoholic and my dad wasn't around.” Coupled with not such a great environment, Matt started getting in trouble at a really young age, spent time in juvenile hall and all his teenage years in a home for wayward boys, a gothic boarding school. “It was the pattern. And eventually, being highly addicted to methamphetamines, I ended up catching a couple charges for burglary, a stolen car and some drugs. And I did three years in the state of Arizona, and in that process is where God really got a hold of me. You know, people I know, people will say I came to Christ, but I’ve got to tell you, he pursued me.” Matt’s story is stunning, tragic and uplifting, but my main reason for bringing him on the show today is what he is doing now for youth and troubled kids. Matt Thomas founded Firm Foundations Ministries where they equip men and women to move from imprisoned to empowered. We Learn more visit: https://www.firmfoundationsministries.org or call Learn more about me, Cary Hall: America’s Healthcare Advocate : I have a strong desire to empower my fellow Americans and cancel the noise and confusion surrounding the US healthcare system. My goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort. Learn more: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com As always, if you need help or have something to share? Contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us

Episode 2111 notes Is the reason you don’t want to go see your grandkids (or family, friends) because you can’t hear a damn thing they are saying? Welcome to The Hearing Show . I'm Cary Hall, America's Healthcare Advocate and I wear a hearing aid. My returning guest is an expert on all things “hearing aid”, Shannon Schnellner , the owner of Focus Hearing in Overland Park, Ks. If you or someone you know wants to know everything you need to know about hearing aids ... I have it in this episode! How they work. What do they cost. Will insurance pay for it. Plus, we will learn how to be successful in choosing the right hearing aid and in using it too and how to find the right professional for your needs (and what the hearing test is like). T here are social and health consequences of not getting a hearing aid when you have hearing loss. We will discuss that, as well. Learn more about Shannon: https://myfocushearing.com or call 913-380-4200 This is episode 2111. Learn more about me, Cary Hall: America’s Healthcare Advocate: I have a strong desire to empower my fellow Americans and cancel the noise and confusion surrounding the US healthcare system. My goal is to enable you to become the expert for your own healthcare management, saving you time, money, and effort. Learn more: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com As always, if you need help or have something to share? Contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us