Gold chains, big laughs, bigger honesty. Dave and Marsh salute the AusPost crew at Redbank Plains, swap an old-school trucking story, and talk plainly about drugs, alcohol, gambling, and how today’s testing culture changed the game. They also unpack “manifesting” more work and the realities of raising high-energy kids without labels. The back half gets raw: co-parenting through conflict, missing milestones, family court frustration, and how to stay grounded—stoicism, gratitude, and creating a home kids return to. Topics: trucking life then vs now; use vs abuse; alcohol as a depressant; gambling’s silent creep; manifesting; parenting energetic kids; mediation/court; staying steady for your kids. 👉 Follow the Ripple Effect Podcast and don’t miss the next Real Talk with Dave & Marsh.