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Down For Health is a single-host podcast dedicated to empowering families of individuals with Down syndrome by exploring the transformative power of functional medicine. Hosted by an experienced practitioner, this podcast offers practical insights into disease prevention, wellness strategies, and the unique health challenges faced by those with Down syndrome.

The uncommon sense podcast is a open dialog forum where I Blake, and my guests openly discuss topics relevant to what's going on in the world. If its interesting Ill talk about it.

Discover the heartbeat of American poetry through 101 Great American Poems — a carefully curated collection that spans centuries of voices. From the reflective verses of Anne Bradstreet to the bold rhythms of Langston Hughes, this anthology captures the soul of a nation through themes of love, loss, freedom, and hope. Tracing a journey from Puritan resolve to the artistic fervor of the Harlem Renaissance, these poems invite readers to explore America's evolving identity across generations and genres.

Blake Butler and Molly Brodak instantly connected, fell in love, married, and built a life together. Both writers with deep roots in contemporary American literature, their union was an iconic joining of forces between two major and beloved talents. Nearly three years into their marriage, grappling with mental illness and a lifetime of trauma, Molly took her own life. In the days and weeks after Molly’s death, Blake discovered shocking secrets she had held back from the world, fundamentally altering his view of their relationship and who she was.