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On the day he graduated from college, he didn’t get a job offer or a celebration trip.
He got a draft notice.
Within 30 days, he would trade his cap and gown for a flight suit, and step into a war he thought would be over long before he ever saw combat.

By 1972, he was flying A-6 jets out of Thailand into Vietnam every single day—bombing by day to protect troops on the ground, and hunting supply trucks by night.
Seven of his closest squadron buddies never came home.
Fifty-five thousand Americans died, and when it all ended, it felt like the country simply walked away.

He came back from Vietnam bitter, silent, and carrying memories he rarely shared with anyone.
And then, years later, his mother got cancer.
On a visit home to Iowa, he asked her a simple question:
‘Mom… did you ever save any of those letters I sent you from the war?’

What she told him next—and what he found in a dusty box in the attic—changed the way he remembered everything.
This is Letters to Mom.

On the day he graduated from college, he didn’t get a job offer or a celebration trip.He got a draft notice.Within 30 days, he would trade his cap and gown for a flight suit, and step into a war he thought would be over long before he ever saw combat.By 1972, he was flying A-6 jets out of Thailand into Vietnam every single day—bombing by day to protect troops on the ground, and hunting supply trucks by night.Seven of his closest squadron buddies never came home.Fifty-five thousand Americans died, and when it all ended, it felt like the country simply walked away.He came back from Vietnam bitter, silent, and carrying memories he rarely shared with anyone.And then, years later, his mother got cancer.On a visit home to Iowa, he asked her a simple question:‘Mom… did you ever save any of those letters I sent you from the war?’What she told him next—and what he found in a dusty box in the attic—changed the way he remembered everything.This is Letters to Mom.Watch & listen to the full Episode #335 now on your favorite platform, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who needs to hear this story.

If you're searching for practical parenting insights, curious about alternative education models, or passionate about child development, this episode offers valuable perspectives you won’t want to miss.

Tune in and discover how Montessori principles can inspire a more mindful, creative, and effective approach to helping children thrive.

Episode #334 — Nurturing Curiosity: The Power of Montessori Education with Teresa Angeles

In this episode of The Raw Vibe Podcast, host Chuck Tuck sits down with Montessori educator Teresa Angeles for an eye-opening conversation about the principles, philosophy, and future of Montessori education.
If you’re a parent, teacher, or advocate for child development, this interview provides deep insights into why the Montessori method is gaining recognition around the world.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Montessori supports natural curiosity and independence

• Why presence and being in the moment matter in early childhood

• The role of the right brain in early learning

• The purpose of freedom and structure in a Montessori classroom

• How Montessori encourages creativity and self-regulation

• The growing influence of Montessori in public education

• The importance of traditions and rituals for family bonding

If you enjoy conversations about mindful parenting, education reform, and holistic child development, hit LIKE, subscribe, and join us for more unfiltered and inspiring episodes every week.

In this episode of The Raw Vibe Podcast, host Chuck Tuck sits down with Terry M. Iverson, veteran manufacturer and author, to discuss the urgent need to revive American manufacturing. With over 45 years of hands-on experience and a family legacy spanning nearly a century, Iverson shares powerful insights into how manufacturing once fueled the American middle class—and how we can bring that spirit back.

From the supply chain challenges exposed by COVID-19 to the decline of trade education, this conversation explores what it will take to rebuild a resilient, self-sustaining economy. Iverson and Tuck dive deep into the importance of supporting American-made products, reinvesting in vocational training, and changing consumer mindsets to value domestic craftsmanship over convenience.

If you care about the future of America’s workforce, economic independence, and sustainable growth, this is a must-listen episode. Discover why manufacturing matters now more than ever—and how you can be part of the movement to bring it home.

🔗 Learn more about Terry M. Iverson’s mission to educate, inspire, and rebuild the next generation of skilled manufacturers.

In this heartfelt episode of The Raw Vibe Podcast, host Chuck Tuck sits down with Kathy Chan, author and caregiver, to discuss her deeply personal experience caring for her mother with Lewy Body Dementia—a lesser-known but second most common form of dementia. Drawing from her book Someone to Watch Me Sleep, Kathy opens up about the early warning signs of dementia, the emotional toll of caregiving, and the importance of holistic health awareness in recognizing symptoms that often go unnoticed.

Together, Chuck and Kathy explore how sleep disturbances, swallowing difficulties, and recurring infections can be early indicators of cognitive decline. They also discuss why caregivers must prioritize their own health and how understanding the different stages and types of dementia can transform the way we care for loved ones.

This insightful conversation offers a blend of medical awareness, emotional honesty, and practical advice for anyone touched by dementia. Whether you’re a caregiver, family member, or health professional, you’ll walk away with a renewed sense of compassion and clarity about how to navigate this complex journey.

🔗 Learn more about Kathy Chan’s work and her book Someone to Watch Me Sleep.
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