Born without a choice

What if the world isn’t happening to you—but appearing through you? In this thought-provoking episode of Born Without a Choice, author, philosopher, and speaker ONE IAM challenges some of our deepest assumptions about reality, identity, and consciousness. Drawing from decades of contemplative practice, Hermetic philosophy, and his studies as a Frater of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, he explores a...

What do you do when life keeps knocking you down? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, Andy Campbell shares a remarkable story of resilience through some of life’s hardest challenges. From childhood trauma and the loss of loved ones to a battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and the heartbreaking loss of his youngest son, Andy has faced adversity most people can barely imagine. Rathe...

In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, author, mental health advocate, and suicide-loss survivor Lisa Sugarman shares her deeply personal journey through grief, loss, healing, and hope. After discovering decades later that her father had died by suicide—not from a heart attack as she had been told—Lisa was forced to process a new layer of grief while confronting the realities of mental...

What does it really take to build a lasting and meaningful relationship? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, relationship expert, matchmaker, coach, and comedian Paul Roseberry shares powerful insights on confidence, dating, masculinity, communication, and building healthy relationships that actually last. Drawing from over a decade of coaching executives, professionals, and athletes, Paul e...

What if success isn’t about having more, doing more, or achieving more—but about building a life that actually feels good? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Amy Lenius, Personal Development & Success Coach, speaker, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University. Amy shares how self-worth, self-belief, and consistency create the foundation for lasting fulfillment...

What do you do when life falls apart and you’re forced to start over? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice , we sit down with Bryan Blackmon, whose journey took him from chasing dreams in California to experiencing homelessness, addiction, and some of the darkest moments of his life. But everything changed when one person believed in him and gave him a second chance. Today, Bryan is...

What if the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself? In this empowering episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Dr. Michelle R. Hannah, best-selling author, speaker, and Personal and Business Relationship Coach. With two doctorates and a passion for helping people embrace authenticity, self-love, and resilience, Michelle shares powerful lessons on...

What happens when the person everyone depends on is the one who needs help? In this heartfelt episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Geoff Grant, a longtime caregiver, advocate, and supporter of caregiver well-being. Drawing from more than 25 years of caring for loved ones, Geoff shares the realities of caregiving—the sacrifices, the emotional weight, the resilience it requires, and th...

What if your greatest struggle isn’t believing in God—but believing what God says about you? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Tom Anderson, author of From Sinnership to Sonship: The Story of Becoming, to explore identity, belonging, faith, and personal transformation. Tom shares his journey from fear, insecurity, and striving to discovering what it truly means to...

and spirituality collide? In this fascinating episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Clementine Moss—founding drummer of the acclaimed Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, singer-songwriter, spiritual counselor, and author of From Bonham to Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer. Clementine shares her remarkable journey from the stage to the meditation cushio...

What do you do when life knocks you down again and again? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Jay Setchell, a Marine veteran, entrepreneur, author, and living example of resilience. After enduring multiple near-death experiences, 73 surgeries, paralysis, and countless setbacks, Jay has developed a mindset that refuses to surrender. Through powerful stories of faith...

What if single motherhood isn’t a story of lack—but a story of strength, resilience, and purpose? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with J. Rosemarie Francis, author, mentor, and host of SoloMoms! Talk, to challenge the myths surrounding single motherhood. Drawing from her own journey as a divorced mother of three, Jay-Rosemarie shares how faith, healing, and courage...

What if the pain you’ve experienced wasn’t the end of your story? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Lisha Antiqua to explore how trauma, adversity, and life’s deepest challenges can shape us—but don’t have to define us. Lisha shares her journey of healing, resilience, and personal transformation, offering insight into what it takes to move beyond survival mode and...

What happens when a father stops trying to be perfect and starts focusing on being present? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Tyler McAdams, single father, coach, and founder of Inspiring Father. After navigating divorce, relationship struggles, emotional challenges, and the responsibility of raising four children, Tyler discovered a life-changing truth: children...

What if the behaviors we label as problems are actually signs of untapped potential? In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Bonnie Liotta, transformational speaker, bestselling author, and co-founder of Creating Champions For Life. Bonnie has helped hundreds of families navigate challenges associated with labels such as ADHD, ODD, and DMDD, while helping parents see th...

Grief changes everything—but it doesn’t have to define the rest of your life. In this deeply honest episode of Born Without a Choice, psychologist and author Amanda Landes shares the personal story behind her book I’m Almost Okay. When her father was diagnosed with glioblastoma, Amanda found herself navigating not only the heartbreak of losing a parent, but also infertility struggles, miscarriage,...

We live in a world overflowing with information. Books, podcasts, videos, social media, and now artificial intelligence can give us answers to almost any question in seconds. So why do so many people still feel stuck? In this thought-provoking episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Binyamin Klempner, social worker, NLP Master Practitioner, and founder of InsightBridge, to explore the d...

What if you stopped waiting for permission and started creating the life you want today? In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with teen author, poet, and anti-bullying advocate Shanti Hershenson, who began publishing books at just twelve years old and has since written dozens of novels across multiple genres. Shanti shares her journey from a young storyteller with a drea...

What was high school like before smartphones, social media, texting, and even answering machines? In this fascinating episode of Born Without a Choice, author and storyteller Laura Van Wormer takes us back to the early 1970s—the world that inspired her serialized fiction podcast, The Class of ’74. Laura shares what teenage life was really like during a time when kids had far more freedom, parents...

What if grief isn’t something you “get over”? What if it’s something you learn to carry? In this deeply personal episode of Born Without a Choice , Katie Rizzo shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the death of her firstborn son to addiction. As Katie navigated the painful reality of grief, she discovered that the process felt remarkably similar to pregnancy—moving through different e...

What happens when life forces you to ask the hard questions? Questions about faith. Purpose. Pain. Doubt. Loss. And whether God is really present in the middle of it all. In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Paul Granger shares his journey of serving in ministry for more than two decades while creating spaces where people can wrestle honestly with life’s deepest questions. As the host of Wher...

Why do so many young people leave school feeling unprepared for real life? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Rob Heller shares the lessons that classrooms often miss—people skills, character, resilience, confidence, communication, and mindset. After building and selling an eight-figure business, Rob noticed a troubling pattern: many talented young people were entering adulthood without the...

Trauma doesn’t always end when the event is over. Sometimes its effects are passed down through generations, shaping families, beliefs, fears, and identities in ways we don’t immediately recognize. In this powerful episode, Dr. Caroline Crocker shares her unique perspective as the daughter and granddaughter of World War II survivors. Together, we explore how trauma impacts not only those who exper...

What does it really take to build a marriage that lasts? In this inspiring episode, Veronica Sutherland shares practical wisdom and biblical principles for creating a strong, healthy, God-centered marriage. Drawing from more than 40 years of marriage, her background in Family Life Education, and years of coaching and mentoring couples, Veronica explains why lasting relationships are built on more...

Most people think preparedness is about buying gear. Patrick Thibeault believes it’s about something far more important. In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Patrick shares lessons learned from a lifetime of service as a combat medic, paratrooper flight medic, ICU nurse, and Family Nurse Practitioner. Having served in both Desert Storm and Afghanistan, Patrick understands what happens when pe...