Men, Fathers, Spirituality, & Autism

Join host Tina Huggins, Divorce & "Narcissist Conflict" Specialist, on The Awakening show for a deeply personal and powerful episode titled "Men, Fathers, Spirituality, & Autism." Guest Drew Deraney, MA, MBA, CPXP—Caregiver Coach and advocate—shares his inspiring journey navigating fatherhood, faith, and raising a child with autism. Together, they explore the emotional depth and spiritual strength it takes to lead with love, vulnerability, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Watch now on NEWStreamingNetwork.com for an honest, heartfelt conversation that will move and empower you. More About Tina: Tina Huggins, CTA Life Coach certified, CDC Divorce Coach, CDC Transitions Coach, CDC Recovery Coach, TKG Restorative Family Mediator Certified, TKG Family Circle Certified. I have coached for over 30 years coming from the background of law enforcement and self-defense instructor. Connect with Tina: [email protected] https://divorcecoachspecialist.com/ More about Drew: Drew Deraney believes that his success happens when he finds a better way and is willing and able to share it with others. HOW he does that is by challenging the status quo and thinking differently. Ultimately WHAT Drew brings to the table is a way to contribute and add value by having an impact on the lives of others. It wasn't always this way. For most of his life he was concerned with what people thought of him and how he was supposed to act. He wore many masks to either fit in or be accepted. He didn't realize he was a people pleaser, hiding his authentic self. Fast forward... In a 9-month span a few years ago, he endured four faith-shaking life events that caused him to question his existence and determine his purpose in life. Why was he here? Drew is the proud father of three children, a daughter and two sons. His oldest son was born with autism spectrum disorder and is, what the experts call, "high functioning," previously called "Asperger's" - cognitively strong and socially and emotionally delayed. Now a Caregiver Coach, Drew supports families caring for those with special needs and fathers caring for children who have autism spectrum disorder to navigate the system for appropriate services for their loved ones and themselves. Connect with Drew: [email protected] https://www.profitcompassion.com/