Medical Medium Podcast 127 A Chat With My Dad
Feb 20, 2026
A warm conversation about rescuing turtles, reviving a near-dead snapping turtle, and a surprising baby alligator found in a backyard pond. Stories of creating a tiny wildlife sanctuary and propagating hundreds of mulberry trees. Childhood memories of disappearing into the woods to forage wild foods and formative moments helping others while growing up.
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Risking Everything To Save Turtles
- Anthony William and his dad rescued many turtles from roads and ponds, sometimes risking their lives.
- A near-dead snapping turtle revived after they carried it to a pond and placed it in the water.
A Rain Puddle Turned Wildlife Sanctuary
- A temporary rain pond on their property became a thriving sanctuary with fish, a baby turtle, a baby alligator, catfish, and frogs.
- The family fed them krill and maintained the puddle with a gently dripping hose to keep the ecosystem alive.
A Lifelong Mulberry Mission
- Other Speaker (Dad) has propagated thousands of mulberry trees and is taking hundreds of cuttings now.
- The work is physically demanding, involving bending, kneeling, and long labor-intensive days.