FREEDOM UNLOCKED

What if getting older didn’t automatically have to mean becoming weaker, less mobile or less capable? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , neurological wellness specialist and author Karl Sterling explores healthy aging, brain health, movement, strength and longevity . Karl shares his own transformation from an unhealthy lifestyle with excess weight and health problems to losing around 80 pounds,...

What if losing the job you depended on became the moment that finally pushed you toward the work you were meant to do? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , entrepreneur, author and social enterprise founder Merry Korn shares how being unexpectedly fired as a single mother of two became the beginning of an entirely different life. Instead of waiting for her fear to disappear, Merry negotiated a se...

Why can a woman eat well, exercise and seemingly do everything right—yet suddenly struggle with belly fat, low energy, poor sleep and weight that refuses to move? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , internal medicine and functional medicine physician Dr. Roopa Chari explores perimenopause, menopause, hormones, metabolism and weight management for women over 45 . She explains how changes in estro...

What if the message, expertise or business you have built is already valuable—but not enough people know that it exists? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , speaker profitability expert and Speaker’s Playhouse host Kimberly Crowe explores public speaking, visibility, podcast guesting and turning attention into business opportunities . After leaving a 17-year corporate career, Kimberly built a bu...

What if surviving trauma made you stronger on the outside—but your body was still living as though the danger had never ended? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , trauma practitioner and founder of Phoenix Women Healing , Anissa Hudak, explores trauma, PTSD, nervous-system regulation and feeling safe in your body again . Drawing from her own experience as a sexual trauma survivor and her profess...

What happens when addiction takes you through broken relationships, jail, relapse and rock bottom—but you are given another chance to rebuild your life? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , substance abuse counselor, sober coach and author Max Nijst shares his journey through addiction, relapse, recovery, faith and resilience . Max describes beginning to experiment with alcohol and drugs as a tee...

What if personal growth isn’t about fixing what is wrong with you, but remembering that you were already worthy before you started trying to improve yourself? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , bestselling author and speaker Sue Paulson explores self-worth, resilience, self-love and what she calls our innate magnificence . Drawing from experiences that include divorce, financial setbacks and ca...

What if healing is not only about recovering from what happened to you, but reconnecting with the person underneath the pain? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , author, spiritual minister and Shadowland Foundation co-founder Colette Duval Podella shares her personal journey through childhood trauma, recovery, spirituality, belonging and healing through connection with nature . After memories of...

What if healing isn’t always about eliminating every struggle, but learning how to stop those struggles from controlling your life? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , author and Navy veteran Joe Gonzalez shares his journey through trauma, disability, addiction, near-death experiences and rebuilding his life . After surviving several life-threatening events—including a serious diving accident an...

What if deeply loving someone is only the beginning—and a lasting marriage requires intentional preparation, communication and daily commitment? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , Christian marriage coach and family life educator Veronica Sutherland explores marriage, communication, emotional connection, faith and preparing for a lifelong relationship . Drawing from more than 40 years of marria...

What happens when addiction takes so much from you that you can no longer recognize the person looking back at you? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , author Rowan Vale shares his deeply personal journey through addiction, shame, identity, faith and recovery . Writing his memoir Enough from inside his own recovery rather than years removed from it, Rowan speaks directly to people who believe th...

What happens when the future you imagined for your child suddenly becomes uncertain—and your entire family has to learn a new way forward? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , father of eight and author Paul Voss shares his family’s experience after his youngest daughter was diagnosed with autism in 2022 . Paul talks openly about the sleep disruption, speech changes, uncertainty and emotional wei...

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus—not simply to believe certain things about Him, but to allow His teachings to shape the way you think, pray, love and live? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , Bible teacher, speaker and host of The Bible Speaks to You podcast James Early explores faith, discipleship, the mind of Christ and living out the teachings of Jesus . After more than 50 years of...

What happens when the workplace where you once felt capable and confident slowly makes you question your own judgment, abilities and sense of self? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , workplace advocate Brittany Benson shares her experience with workplace bullying, microaggressions, gaslighting, neurodivergence and psychological safety . Brittany describes how speaking up about a workplace micro...

Why can a man be successful in business, family and career but still struggle to take control of his own health? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , health and lifestyle coach Brian Parana explores fat loss, energy, nutrition and sustainable health for men over 40 . Brian explains how the responsibilities of career, family, finances and aging parents can gradually push personal health to the bot...

What happens when a man experiences sexual assault, harassment or domestic abuse—but the people around him don't even recognize that he can be a victim? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , former Metropolitan Police officer, author and learning specialist Liana Lucine explores male victims of sexual assault, harassment and domestic abuse . Drawing from 18 years in policing and conversations...

What if getting older didn’t have to mean giving up on adventure, growth, health or the possibility of becoming someone new? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , retired dentist, life success coach and creator of Reclaim Your Second Act , Carolyn Hatton explores healthy aging, mindset, self-belief, movement and creating a vibrant next chapter . Approaching 80, Carolyn shares how her lifelong habi...

What gives someone the strength to keep going when nearly everything familiar has been taken away? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , author, speaker and Cambodian genocide survivor Sara Im shares her remarkable story of survival, faith, hope and purpose . In 1975, while attending college away from her family, the Khmer Rouge took control of Cambodia and evacuated people from the cities. Sara w...

What if the property you already own—or the distressed house everyone else overlooks—could become an opportunity to create greater value and long-term wealth? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , entrepreneur, real estate professional and designer Krystal Hudson explores real estate investing, property renovation, wealth building and entrepreneurship . After a serious health challenge in 2018 dis...

What if some of the experiences that feel like they are breaking you are actually preparing you for who you need to become next? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran, speaker and recovery advocate Ryan T. Reichert explores resilience, purpose, leadership, addiction recovery and faith . Drawing from 23 years in the military, including combat lea...

What if the biggest thing holding a talented team back isn’t a lack of skill, but the invisible friction between the people doing the work? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , leadership strategist and Friction to Flow Consulting founder Shaun Mader explores team performance, leadership, communication, trust and collective intelligence . Shaun explains why organizations can hire highly capable p...

How often do patients agree to treatment without fully understanding the possible risks, alternatives or questions they are entitled to ask? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , attorney and patient advocate Ellen Lubensky shares her personal experience navigating psychiatric treatment, medication side effects, physical dependence and patient rights . Ellen describes how years of treatment change...

What if improving your health didn’t require an extreme diet or complete lifestyle overhaul, but a series of small changes you could actually sustain? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , certified health and wellness coach and Simple Health Conscious founder Graham Hawley explores nutrition, weight management, energy and sustainable lifestyle change . After watching his father and brother strugg...

What happens when the mindset that helped you succeed becomes the very thing preventing you from moving forward? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , former Silicon Valley CEO and author Nancy Deyo shares how a spinal injury on Mount Kilimanjaro changed the direction of her life and challenged everything she believed about achievement, resilience and identity . After years of defining herself thr...

What happens when you've spent years healing from trauma but still feel as though your past is shaping your identity, relationships and future? In this episode of Freedom Unlocked , trauma survivor, coach and Your Own University founder Dr. Lisha Antiqua explores trauma, self-worth, self-trust and creating a meaningful life beyond survival . Drawing from her own experiences of childhood abuse...