Eagle Freedom Presents

A boulder crushed his foot at 13. Doctors said he'd never climb again. He became a firefighter-paramedic anyway, until decades of trauma nearly cost him his family. Darren Richardson shares how he hit rock bottom, healed through EMDR therapy, and turned it into a calling. On this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents, host and founder Deston Rogers sits down with Darren Richardson, a former South Metr...

How do you survive the unimaginable, pick up the pieces, and rise to become the CEO of your own life and business? In this powerful episode of Eagle Freedom Presents , we sit down with the incredible Leslie Alvarez to explore her awe-inspiring journey of resilience, entrepreneurship, and triumph. Leslie’s story is the ultimate blueprint for anyone who needs to plot their own comeback. From her hum...

Behind closed doors, a seemingly perfect life can sometimes hide a nightmare of coercive control and emotional manipulation. In this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents , we sit down with Eva Levina, who survived 25 years of severe narcissistic abuse that culminated in a sudden, brutal discard and a stress-induced cardiac arrest. Originally from Ukraine, Eva shares the harrowing reality of slowly lo...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to walk away from a secure, decade-long corporate career to follow a childhood passion, even when the fear of failure sends you straight to the emergency room? In this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents, Deston sits down with Chris Natzke, a former United States National Taekwondo champion and professional leadership coach. Chris began his martial arts journey a...

Jeff Hoffman fundamentally shifted how the world connects by helping build multi-billion dollar platforms like Priceline.com, UBID.com, and Booking.com[cite: 1]. But after reaching the peak of global business, he realized a profound truth: success isn't the destination, it is the platform you earn to go do God's work. Welcome to the 1-Year Anniversary special of Eagle Freedom Presents . In this mi...

As a child, Brandon Carter moved 28 times by the time he was 18 years old, navigating a chaotic early life with parents who struggled heavily with alcohol. As a young man coaching wrestling, he faced an unimaginable nightmare when his six-year-old brother, Danny, disappeared, resulting in a tragic loss. Driven by a fierce determination not to repeat his parents' mistakes, Brandon built a highly su...

How do you find a path forward when the heavy weight of the "what-ifs" and "if-onlies" threatens to build a permanent prison around you? In this powerful episode of Eagle Freedom Presents , host Deston Rogers sits down with keynote speaker and former attorney Stephanie Renner. For 25 years, Stephanie advised leaders through complex, high-stakes decisions. But nothing could prepare her for the pers...

How do you navigate growing up on what you call the "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and transform that pain into a seven-figure success story? In this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents, we sit down with Alan Lazaros, CEO, Founder, and Co-Host of Next Level University. Alan understands firsthand how life’s heaviest blows can either break us or build us. After losing his father at just two years old, n...

Have you ever stopped to wonder what a surgeon goes through after delivering the worst possible news to a family? On this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Eiferman, an academic physician and surgeon who understands firsthand the immense pressure of the operating room. Driven toward a medical career at just 11 years old in pursuit of unshakeable job security following...

What happens when the very profession you are dedicating your life to dismisses your deepest pain? Welcome back to Eagle Freedom Presents. Today, we are joined by Anne Alex, a doctor, author, and model dialing in all the way from Germany to share a remarkable story of resilience. While in medical school, Anne began experiencing severe back pain that her own doctors wrote off as standard student st...

How do you find the unimaginable strength to survive when the odds are entirely against you? On this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents , we sit down with Merry Korn to discuss her incredible journey from career devastation to massive entrepreneurial success. Merry’s resilience is deeply rooted in her family history; she is the child of two Holocaust survivors. Her mother displayed extraordinary br...

[Content Warning] Please be advised that this episode contains raw discussions regarding childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and suicide. While our ultimate focus is on resilience and healing, the material is heavy. Please listen with care and prioritize your well-being. Episode Overview: Have you ever felt like you are living two completely different lives—one smiling for the outside world...

Today, we are putting the core mission of Eagle Freedom Presents—Rise, Inspire, and Overcome—into action. We sit down with Bryan Blackmon, a viral TikTok influencer, founder of the Crab Crew, and architect of the C.R.A.B. Framework, who has survived rock bottom and is now over 900 days sober. Bryan’s story is a raw and honest look at addiction and resilience. Despite growing up in Texas in a lovin...

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to go from a good life to a great one? In this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents, we are joined by Amy Lenius, a personal development and success coach, powerful speaker, and the director of group coaching at Next Level University . Amy shares her incredible journey of battling endometriosis for over a decade. After years of following the traditional...

What does it take to rebuild your entire life when the very people meant to protect you tell you that you are worthless? How do you transition from bracing for impact in survival mode to stepping into abundance, purpose, and impact? In this deeply moving and empowering episode of Eagle Freedom Presents , host Deston Rogers sits down with Michelle Rogers —author, entrepreneur, lead coach, and found...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Eagle Freedom Presents with your host, Deston. In this powerful interview, we sit down with Christina Smith, the host of the Witness the Wonder podcast. Christina is also a contributing author to the book collection Resilience: Women Rising to Their Greatest Moments . Christina opens up about her devastating battle with infertility. She recounts the moment d...

In this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents, we sit down with military veteran and Hollywood stunt professional Aaron Crippen to discuss his powerful journey of survival, resilience, and family. With a career spanning over 160 film and television projects, Aaron has worked as a stunt performer, action specialist, and rigger on massive productions including The Dark Knight , The Batman , Transformers...

Welcome to another episode of Eagle Freedom Presents. This episode is the absolute definition of the RIO movement—what it means to rise, inspire, and overcom e. Before 2010, Tim Mahl was living the ultimate cowboy dream as an elite competitor and the 2009 National High School Reserve champion in tie-down roping. But on June 6, 2010, a tragic roping accident left Tim with a severe traumatic brain i...

Episode Overview: In this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents, we dive into the hidden emotional struggles of high-achieving youth. Dr. Carla Caturia shares her personal journey of being a 14-year-old "dream student" who lacked the emotional tools to manage the anxiety of trying to hold it all together. After realizing she was living a facade just to get approval, she ultimately transitioned away fr...

On October 31, 1985, seventeen-year-old Susan Snow’s life changed forever. Instead of attending a high school Halloween party, she was rushed to an elementary school after receiving a call that her father, an LAPD detective, had been assassinated in a targeted drive-by shooting. During the attack, he heroically saved her six-year-old brother's life by telling him to duck down inside his truck. Thi...

Many people build a life that looks perfectly fine on the outside, but their soul is calling for something much deeper. In this episode of Eagle Freedom Presents , we dive into a true narrative of profound personal transformation. We are joined by Laura Hoorweg, a spiritual counselor, intuitive coach, psychic medium, and the founder of Spirit Speaks to Me. Laura doesn't teach from theory; she guid...

Welcome to another episode of Eagle Freedom Presents. In this deeply powerful and transparent conversation, Deston sits down with Kevin "KAYR" Robinson, a man who truly embodies the RIO movement—choosing to Rise, Inspire, and Overcome against all odds. Growing up in the deep poverty of West Philadelphia, KAYR experienced a level of instability most of us cannot fathom. By the time he reached adult...

Men, are you stuck with the enigma of having to always be tough and show no emotion? In this powerful episode of Eagle Freedom Presents, host Deston Rogers sits down with Jared Luke, a successful gym owner in Idaho who is breaking down the toxic generational philosophies of masculinity that keep so many men trapped in silence. Jared opens up about his profound personal journey, which began in chil...

Welcome to Eagle Freedom Presents with your host, Deston Rogers. In this episode, we fully embrace the #RIOmovement—Rise, Inspire, Overcome. Guided by our core principle of elevation, not confrontation, we explore a profound journey of radical resilience. Today's guest, Andrew Drasen, didn't develop his life-changing framework in a boardroom or a clinic; he built it in a jail dayroom. After a 13-y...

Have you ever felt paralyzed by the circumstances in your life? Whether it is a career setback, a health crisis, or a seemingly insurmountable personal obstacle, it is easy to feel like throwing in the towel. But what if the very things that break you down are exactly what you need to build an unbreakable spirit? Welcome back to Eagle Freedom Presents. Today, we are bringing you an episode that em...