Pure Living Family

04/17/2026

Special needs parents — this science is for YOU. 🧠

If you've been struggling with weight that won't budge, blood pressure creeping up, anxiety that never fully goes away, or that bone-deep exhaustion no amount of sleep fixes... it might not be a willpower problem.

It might be insulin resistance.

Research from Stanford found that insulin resistance more than doubles your risk of major depression. It's also directly tied to obesity, hypertension, anxiety, low energy — and yes, food cravings that feel impossible to fight. Your body isn't broken. It's in a metabolic state that's working against you.

This science call breaks it all down. Worth every minute. 👇

As a special needs parent, you are already carrying so much. The Feel Great System is one tool we've found that helps parents:

✔️ Stabilize energy throughout the day
✔️ Reduce cravings and food addiction cycles
✔️ Support mood and mental clarity
✔️ Feel like themselves again — so they have more to give

You deserve to feel good. Not someday. Now.

Watch the science call (link below) and drop "INFO" in the comments if you want to know more about how the Feel Great System works. 💙
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOgtDSJ-Mcs&t=2201s
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04/15/2026

If you want to better understand how physical sensations can influence behavior in kids with autism, Down syndrome, or other diagnoses, this is worth a watch 👇 Directly from a neurosurgeon and a nurse practitioner:

https://youtu.be/ZvA7r2DF2Mo?si=ZqmUP-LVhApC2ABo

00:00 Welcome 07:18 Testimonial - Svet Lana & Nicholas (Autism)11:50 Testimonial - Christy & Mary (Down Syndrome)16:45 Guest speaker introduction17:29 Dr. Er...

04/09/2026

We’re extending Dads’ Timeout—and we want YOU there!

If you’re a father of a child with special needs, you can now bring your child with you for this special night.

🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies
🗓 Friday, April 10 • 7:00 PM
📍 Delta Center, Salt Lake City
🎟 FREE tickets (limited availability)

We still have a few tickets left, and we’d love for you to join us.

A chance to step away, connect, and enjoy a great night together.

Spots are limited—register now to claim your seat.

https://bit.ly/3NZIlKY

04/05/2026

Dads of kids with special needs… this is your invite.

You show up every day.
You carry a lot that most people don’t see.

So we created a night just for you.

🏀 Dads Timeout Night
📍 Delta Center
📅 April 10th

A Utah Jazz game.
30 dads.
No pressure—just connection, space to breathe, and a chance to be around guys who truly get it.

⚠️ Only 30 tickets available (first come, first serve)

Grab your spot here:
https://purelivingfamily.com/blogs/upcoming-events/jazz-night-dads-timeout-friday-april-10th-utah-jazz-vs-memphis-grizzlies

You don’t have to do this alone.

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04/03/2026

We’re hosting a Dads’ Timeout—and we want YOU there!

If you’re a father of a child with special needs, this night is for you. A chance to step away, recharge, and connect with other dads who get it.

🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies
🗓 Friday, April 10 • 7:00 PM
📍 Delta Center, Salt Lake City
🎟 FREE (limited to 30 dads!)

Spots are limited—register now on our website.

https://bit.ly/3NZIlKY

04/03/2026

This World Autism Awareness Day, we're sharing a critical message for parents: The love you give your child starts with the care you give yourself. 🧩

Let's commit to these four simple pillars of self-care:
😴 Rest: Sleep is fuel, not a luxury. Prioritize it.
🤝 Connect: Build your village with those who truly understand. You are not alone.
🧘 Breathe: A few minutes of stillness can transform your entire day.
🤲 Ask for help: True strength lies in allowing others to show up for you.

Which of these are you focusing on this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Let's support each other. ❤️

03/19/2026

Dear Universe,

Please help us manage our stress levels…
the constant thinking, the planning, the worrying, the advocating, the loving.

Some days feel heavy.
Some moments feel overwhelming.
But the love? It’s always bigger than all of it.

Give us patience when we’re running low.
Strength when we feel stretched thin.
And just enough peace to keep showing up again tomorrow.

Sincerely,
Special Needs Parents 🤍

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03/08/2026

Men shouldn’t rely only on their wives for emotional processing and regulation. When we do that, we unintentionally place a huge emotional burden on them and contribute to their mental fatigue.
In families raising special needs kids, that weight can become overwhelming and it’s a big reason many marriages struggle or fail. Dads need support systems too. Brotherhood. Mentors. Spaces and community where we can process, grow, and regulate our emotions.
The truth is many of us were never taught how to do this. We were raised by a generation that believed men should just “stuff it down” and keep moving. But that model doesn’t work for healthy families and it isn’t a recipe for wellness and thriving.
I’m working on this inside Integration Nation with Dr. Robert Glover. It’s been powerful to learn how men can show up stronger for their families without placing all of that emotional processing on their wives or women in their life’s.
If you’re a dad feeling isolated or alone, my dm’s are open and I’ll drop the link below to Integration Nation and a Telegram channel where men can connect and support each other. You’re not meant to do this alone.


www.integrationnation.net

Telegram Group: https://t.me/+1Hl-ot27uC04ZTUx

02/14/2026

Everyone has wounds. That’s why “trauma” feels ubiquitous right now.

The greatest Valentine’s gift you can give your loved ones is the best version of you. ❤️

Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic by Paul Conti is a powerful place to start.

02/13/2026

We all experience trauma in our development. It could be from what happened to us or what didn’t happen but should have.
As special needs parents, doing our inner work isn’t optional. It’s our duty to our kids to address the wounds head on.
Our children deserve a regulated, present, self-aware parent. And that starts with us. We strive at Pure Living Family to create a community of support to do this work. ✨

02/12/2026

Join us on February 21st at 9:00 AM for our next Dads Event at Rytual Recovery.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/49u5k8W

See you there!