Surviving Two Cancers While Fighting Long Island's Invisible Crisis (Feat. Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds)

Substance abuse, mental health struggles, youth homelessness, and senior isolation are often invisible in suburban communities. Behind Long Island's white picket fences, thousands of families struggle quietly without knowing where to turn for help. In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast, Eliud Custodio sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, President & CEO of the Family & Children’s Association (FCA). Founded in the 1880s, FCA operates over 60 programs across Nassau and Suffolk County, helping more than 35,000 Long Islanders every year. Dr. Reynolds breaks down the changing landscape of addiction on Long Island, the post-COVID youth mental health spike, and the alarming rise in senior alcoholism. He also shares his deeply personal journey of battling prostate cancer and stage 3B colorectal cancer back-to-back while continuing to lead FCA and complete triathlons. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Intro & The 141-year history of Family & Children’s Association 02:15 - Supporting 35,000 Long Islanders across 60+ lifespan programs 04:10 - The post-COVID mental health crisis and youth homelessness 06:30 - Evolution of the opioid epidemic: From pills and fentanyl to alcohol 09:15 - The rising issue of senior isolation and alcoholism on Long Island 11:45 - How to support FCA's mission through funding and volunteering 13:10 - Dr. Reynolds' cancer story: Diagnosed twice in 14 months without symptoms 16:40 - Writing "Every Mile Matters": Combining triathlon grit with cancer recovery 20:15 - Addressing healthcare disparities across Nassau and Suffolk County 23:30 - Finding gratitude and perspective after surviving life-threatening illness --- CONNECT WITH DR. JEFFREY REYNOLDS & FCA: Website: https://www.fcali.org Book: "Every Mile Matters: Turning Triathlon Training into Cancer Triumph" --- ABOUT TURN ONE STUDIO: Turn One Studio brings you candid conversations with Long Island business professionals, executives, and community leaders. We highlight the local insights, growth strategies, and real stories driving the Nassau and Suffolk County community. #LongIslandCommunity #FamilyAndChildrensAssociation #MentalHealthAwareness #TurnOneStudio #LongIslandPodcasts #SubstanceAbuseRecovery #NassauCounty #SuffolkCounty If you want to support FCA, volunteer, or donate, visit https://fcali.org. Check out our latest videos:    • Marketing Tips for Small Business   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TurnOneStud... Visit our website: https://turnonestudio.com Follow us on Facebook:   / turnonestudio   Follow us on LinkedIn:   / turnonestudio   Follow us on Instagram:   / turnonestudio   Follow us on Twitter:   / turnonestudio