Hosted by: Reesa Morala, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

In this heartfelt episode, John Bacon Gilbert, a single father of two and Marriage and Family Therapist, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share his inspiring story. John opens up about:

• Parenting while deployed

• His journey of recovery from alcohol abuse

• The intentional steps he took to build a stronger connection with his child

Discover relatable insights, powerful resources, and emotional stories of resilience. Plus, don’t miss John sharing his cherished Gram Gram’s Banana Bread recipe—a nostalgic family favorite that brings warmth and love to the table.

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Gram Gram's banana bread (with or without nuts)  

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

1 cup of sugar

3 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder

3 table spoons of oil

3/4 cup of milk

1 egg

1 cup of finely chopped nuts (optional)

1 cup of ripe bananas (mashed) 2-3 banana make 1 cup

1/2 brown sugar (hold for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Grease and flour bread pan 9"x5"x3"

3. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl on medium for 30 seconds.

4. Scrap the sides and pour into pan. 

5. Bake for 35 minutes.   

6. Pull from oven and sprinkle brown sugar on the top. 

7. Return to oven and bake for 20-30 minutes. 

8. Check after 20 with wooden toothpick.  

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