Angels & Demons

Dennis Morgan has been happily married to his beautiful wife, Becky, for 49 years. Together, they have raised five sons. Known lovingly as “Pops,” his greatest passion is being a devoted father and grandfather, and bringing joy to others. He often carries a harmonica with him, ready to turn tears into smiles—especially for children—by playing tunes like “You Are My Sunshine” and “I’m a Little Teapot.” Above all, his faith in Jesus Christ is at the center of his life and guides everything he does.

Emmie Chase, along with her husband and two children, has called Jacksonville home for the past 15 years. Her life’s journey has taught her the art of finding joy and hope in the midst of pain and suffering. She has a compassionate heart and a deep desire to offer hope to others through the love of Jesus.

They say that ‘ past is prologue’: our past directs our destiny. This rings true for me. Professionally, I spent the first thirty-seven years working in Manhattan as a cosmetic dentist. It was lucrative and very demanding work. I felt like I was wearing “golden handcuffs. ” The only way I was able to optimally perform was revisiting the days of my youth where I spent countless hours helping my dad build his incredible gardens. I spent 15 years in this form of garden therapy at my home in Bucks County, Pa before I discovered that “horticultural therapy” was a profession I could both study and share. I decided to leave dentistry, and become trained as a horticultural therapist.

My lifelong training and practice of the science and art of dentistry paved the way for me to also train as a landscape designer. With these complementary certifications, I was invited to be part of a design team for creating a healing garden at the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic and ultimately moved to Jacksonville . I am also a certified spiritual director in the Episcopal church and a forest therapy guide. The mission of my business, Trey Gardens, LLC, to design garden spaces, and plant-based activities to deepen our connection with Nature to improve well-being. I work in commercial, residential, and institutional settings. I work with doctors, architects, builders, nurses, business and homeowners alike. My life purpose and passion are aligned in ways that I could never have imagined.

Becky Morgan and her husband, Dennis, have shared a loving marriage for 49 years. Together, they have built a large and vibrant family, raising five sons and enjoying the blessings of 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Born in Michigan, Becky’s life journey has taken her across the country. She spent four years in California, followed by 31 years in a Christian community in Missouri, before eventually settling in Florida in 2010. Her story is anything but conventional, shaped by unique experiences and meaningful transitions. The host of the Angels and Demons podcast hopes that sharing his mother’s journey will inspire and positively impact his audience. Follow Becky’s journey through Michigan, California, Missouri & Florida.

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What happens when a parent’s challenge becomes a mission that transforms thousands of lives? On Angels and Demons, the podcast that reminds you “You Are Not Alone,” we talk about the real battles behind mental health, resilience, and hope.

Today’s guest turned personal struggle into powerful advocacy. After navigating life with a daughter who is non-verbal and profoundly affected by autism, she stepped far beyond her own family’s story to fight for children, teens, and adults with autism across the country. For more than a decade, she brought that fight to Washington, advocating at the national level, and later founded an organization dedicated to helping families access support, resources, and community.

Her leadership has earned recognition from the PGA TOUR, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach, the Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce, and her alma mater for her extraordinary commitment to enriching autistic lives. Her mission is simple but powerful: Helping Enrich Autistic Lives. Please join me in welcoming the founder of the HEAL Foundation… Leslie Weed. Connect with Leslie and Learn More https://angelsdemonspodcast.com/audio/leslie-weed-autism-episode/