Pull up a chair by the fire with Aunt Cathie. We talk youth sports (heat acclimation, concussions, and baseline tests), small‑town family life, empty‑nest advice, finding love that lasts, and three simple ways to be happier. There’s laughter, real talk, and a couple sips of Esther’s Banana Rum Liqueur from Cussewago Creek Distillery along the way.

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Shoutouts & gear mentioned
• Cussewago Creek Distillery (Esther’s Banana Rum Liqueur): https://www.facebook.com/CussewagoCreekDistillery
• Solo Stove: https://solostove.com
• CLIQ Chair (Classic 2.0): https://cliqproducts.com
• Brew Bank – Ridgway, PA (Andy Shandy): local favorite mentioned in‑episode

What you’ll hear
– Family, legacy, and growing beyond “the baseball kid”
– Heat acclimation, concussion tests, and why some kids hide injuries
– How to keep your identity (and joy) when the nest is empty
– Finding the right partner (for teens and 30‑somethings)
– Three simple rules for more happiness

Thanks to Muskie and Sam for “buying a log” and keeping the fire going. Want your name on the show? Use the Ko‑fi link above!