My blurred opinion

When I first connected with Gregory, Newson, I loved his energy, he reminded me of somebody in my life, and I loved this passion. He's a great storyteller, with a great story to tell. He was born and raised in Harlem, NY, and was sifted through the Elijah Muhammad movement and then through the Black Panther Party, drug addiction, and prison to walk away from God’s gift as an artist and painter to...

When I first met Hunter Potter , I knew he was going to be a fun guest, right off the bat. He is very highly energetic, honest, honest, and he doesn't beat around the bush. He was a Boy who was raised by a single mother who, in desperate times, turned to selling drugs and gambling to provide for his lifestyle. Despite the odds stacked against him, he harbored a burning ambition for a brighter futu...

Kristof Morrow was somebody I felt like I connected with right away, before even knowing a story, I could tell that he had been through something and not just something, but most likely a good amount of something. He's a veteran, he's an author and an award-winning journalist. Kristof has had to endure abuse by both of his parents, who were deep into addiction, which, unfortunately, so did Kristof...

When Ron Rappaport first reached out to me, I was super curious about this subject matter, because I don't know any men with first reached out to me, I was super curious about this subject matter because I don't know any men with male breast cancer, but I do know it is a problem. It is something that's kind of taboo to talk about. Ron is a perfect representative to talk about this subject matter b...

I think one of the sweetest things, and most powerful things is a mother's relentless nature to do anything for her child Jaelin  and to always protect, and to nurture. Deana Gaccione embodies that sentiment to the fullest. Her 16 year old daughter was born with a rare genetic disorder causing significant delevelopmental delay, severe ADHD, behavior issues, learning disabilities and seizures. Her...

I instantly connected with Laura, and without knowing her entire story, I knew she would be a good guest and an even better friend. She is a person who has lost a lot but has gained even more. Her journey, marked by breast cancer, the loss of her adoptive son to suicide, her life-saving heart transplant, and a sudden divorce after 27 years of marriage, showcases the human ability to triumph over a...

In this episode, I'm riding solo, I had a few things to get off my chest, and this is what came to be. I talked about the last few months of 2023, losing my job, and finding a new one. I talk about being lost, and finding myself again. I talk about hurt and then I talk about triumph. 

Our next guest's name is LT. Col. Jason Pike, a decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, speaker, and author of an inspiring memoir: A Soldier Against All Odds - A brutally honest tale of a soldier's unorthodox life, a rogue career, and an often-maverick character not easily aligned with the military credo. My story is one of survival, perseverance, and a refusal to quit, no matter what...

When I first seen Kelvin Crosby, it was on TikTok, and it was an ad for his light up, cane, and him telling his story about being hit by cars, multiple times, and that this came changed his life. Since he was born, a genetic condition called Usher syndrome type II has affected Crosby’s hearing and vision. Crosby was born hard of hearing and became legally blind by the time he turned 19. He tried t...

Stephanie and I met Ang And on orthodox Way, I saw her viral video, and I stumbled upon one of her TikTok lives, where I reached out to her, and invited her on the show. Stephanie can sometimes be timid and goofy, but overall is one strong individual. Stephanie is someone who has struggled with her weight in her life, but when you look at her, you see beauty, you see strength, and hard-working. So...

Avi Wolfson leverages a career as a licensed realtor, professional salesperson, 3-time axe-throwing champion, and best-selling author to help audiences directly as a professional speaker. Avi has battled through childhood trauma, addiction, and, mental health challenges. Avi is one of those people when you listen to them speak, you're just enamored with their take on things, because he has so much...

This episode was long overdue, I get to sit down and interview my close friend, Lori's mother. For those who don't remember, in episode 10 I did an episode on my friend, Lori's passing, and our close relationship, throughout the years of this podcast's existence, I've wanted to get Lori's parents on the show, and we finally made it happen. Lori's mom, Angel, and I reminisce on the times, Lori was...

Our next guest is Ethan Bach, and I feel we hit it off pretty quickly, I was very grateful for his transparency in his story. History includes dealing with a brain Tumor disability, alcohol, weed, and porn addictions, severe mental health issues (Schizoaffective, and more. We discussed many things like being in a psych ward, him struggling with his psychosis and delusions, and how he fights for hi...

Craig Moreau was an emotionally out of control teen, he had his battles with drugs and alcohol. That led him to battling a decade long viscious drug and alcohol addiction that landed him in the revolving doors of jails, rehabs, and prison. He was lucky enough to heal himself, pull himself out of the depths of hell, and now he has the blueprint on how to change your life. First and foremost, he bel...

On April 3, 1996, Anthony Bryan was diagnosed with a benign Astrocytoma brain tumor and had to undergo a craniotomy operation to remove it. He was six years old at the time. Post survey it became evident that he had suffered a stroke during surgery which resulted in left-sided hemiplegia and left-sided field defect. At the hospital, doctors noticed his face had dropped on one side and he couldn’t...

Sam Mitchell is a motivational speaker, podcaster, and autistic advocate who strives to positively change the world for autistic youth and adults. Through his podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls, Sam combines his love for rock and roll music with autism advocacy, education, and human interest stories. We discuss his upbringing, mental health, and, and his love for uplifting and entertaining people. Sam...

Paul Zolman is our next guest, and he was a person. I was really happy to talk to you for many reasons, especially how he was able to take his childhood traumas, and turn them into fuel, and eventually, a career where he became a best-selling author, and even more importantly broke the chains of his families, negative traits. He grew up in a family of abuse, and neglect, and physical touch became...

This episode is with my friend Ayda, we met on Facebook, at a time when I think we both needed each other, and I'm delighted we have. She suffers from the condition Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, this disease may have a silly name, but by no means, is it a laughing matter. We discuss how the condition has slowly impaired her mobility and has taken her life in a different direction, one she was unpre...

Nicolette Richardson is the Founder and chief conversation starter of The Grown Up Millennial, a space that provides personal development resources for adults. She was born in Jamaica and studied in Canada, worked in behavioral health and journalism, and is a human rights advocate. She also has an eye condition that was caused by a misshapen, cornea, and multiple tares. Nicolette is just one of th...

This is a very interesting one for many reasons, it starts off by me reacting to a Joe Rogan interview with the Country Star Jelly Roll, and how his story really inspired me to want more in life, and it made me want to obtain my goals so much more. Then I discuss the turmoil, and the issues that I'm having at work, and at the time of this recording, I was still working there. I also discuss the co...

I met Roman a while back, and he seem to be a guy that was very serious about his workout regimen, and had an ultimate goal to help those who struggle to get in shape. What Made him Decide to Help People? When he saw his grandfather and a close family friend pass away due to serious health problems due to cancer and unhealthy eating habits He knew he didn't want the same exact thing to happen all...

Donna was someone who reached out to me on Instagram at a time where I needed to hear something positive and motivating for what I was doing with my advocacy, and she did so by letting me know how much she enjoyed what I was doing, and that she wanted to be a guest on the show. She says she is a survivor of many things, parental abandonment, addiction, child abuse, multiple incidences of sexual ab...

Amy Thurman was a former social worker, and educated at the university level, so it really good that she cared so much to help people. Life took a turn for the worst in 2014 when she woke up one night in a lot of pain. She had passed out landed on her face, and had caused major damage to her self. She ended up with a sheared brainstem, a traumatic brain injury, and a broken neck that went undetect...

Our next guest is a lovely ,energetic Woman by the name of Devon Wieters and from the time we had our first conversation, to current day, I knew we would be good friends. She is also a Podcaster, and a disability advocate. She has a condition, cerebralpalsy, though she has some limitations, with her inner strength, and a strong support system from her family, she has done so much. She may be wheel...

Talia what is a girls recommended to me, and I'm very glad she was. She is legally blind ,a  disability advocate, and a licensed massage therapist. We discuss her upbringing, her diagnosis, and how are visual impairment came about, mental health, and how it has affected her over the years, and we go in depth on her career, and her passion, for helping those with visual impairment and blindness. On...