{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Just A Mom Podcast","title":"Episode 54 : Wesley Hamilton, Disabled But Not Really (https://disabledbutnotreally.org/) part 1","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4ea8ec70\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1907,"description":"Introduction: In this episode of the Just a Mom podcast, host Susie welcomes Wesley Hamilton, a Kansas City native known for his personal struggles, foundation work, and TV stardom. Wesley reflects on his upbringing as a product of his challenging environment, growing up without his father, and battling low self-esteem and negative thinking. He shares how he once believed he wouldn't live past 21 due to societal expectations for young black men. Becoming a father marked a turning point, but an altercation led to a life-altering shooting incident, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. The episode explores Wesley's journey from hopelessness to resilience.Background and UpbringingWesley describes his upbringing as a product of his environment.Grew up in a single-parent home without a father figure during crucial adolescent stages.Struggled with self-esteem, lacked positive role models, and felt the impact of the inner city environment.Admits to being influenced by older figures in the streets and developing a negative mindset.Believed he wouldn't live past 21 due to societal expectations for young black men.Highlights the challenges of growing up in an environment that limited his perspective.Living Recklessly and Seeking ChangeDiscusses the allure of the streets, drug dealers, and the desire for a better life.Emphasizes the lack of positive influences and role models, leading to a misguided pursuit of success.Reflects on his disregard for education despite having potential and smart capabilities.Talks about dropping out of school, attempting to change his life through Job Corps, and facing challenges.Expresses the impact of poverty and the absence of exposure to life outside his community.Discusses the negative mindset, feeling trapped, and the influence of media representations.Becoming a Father and Pivotal MomentBecoming a father at 22 and gaining full custody of his daughter at 23.Highlights the unexpected shift in responsibility and the desire to be a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mYmWpcI13YljANPaztqyuDIJEH-3i2w9MgtV96qtZRo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNjc3LzE2NjE4/NzkzODAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}