Fighting my inner Demons and trying to survive life or being legally blind and dealing with depression. I’m just trying to tell my story along with my friends and everyone else but I know that has a story that could help someone
By Timothy West
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Talkative Tommy
April 28, 2024
This episode is with my friend Tommy Grieco. We met at the new job that I now have, and we instantly connected. Even though he's a guy who struggles, he is solid and resilient, and he's just an overal
The blilers
April 23, 2024
This episode is with Dave, and his daughter, Paige. Both of them have a disability, Dave, being in a wheelchair, and Paige having epilepsy, but they are both really close, and they both meet each othe
RIP Grigory
April 16, 2024
This is our 200 episode, and boy I never thought we would get here, and I'm very proud that we have. I say we, because I could not do without anybody, listening, and anyone else participating as a gue
Twilight in New York
April 09, 2024
This episode is with Ryan Gray. Ryan is an Overcomer of addiction, homelessness, and abuse. His story is harrowing and emotional, but he is still here today to tell his story, and I'm very proud that
Enhance your Mouvement, One Step at a Time
April 02, 2024
Mercedes Fernandez is the founder of Mouvement and lead Geriatric Physiotherapist. She holds a masters degree in Kinesiology with an extensive pre-medical background in psychology, anatomy, and nutri
It could always be worse
March 26, 2024
Meagan Murray is a friend, a coworker, and just is an overall sweetheart of a person. We first met at work road to freedom, center for independent living. She has the condition cerebral palsy, but whe
Nurse Joanne
March 19, 2024
This episode is with a dear friend Joanne Hostrander. She was a registered nurse for over 40 years, she has taught at four different colleges, she's done recruiting, teaching, crisis, intervention, an
The comeback
March 10, 2024
This episode is with Ryan Penley , he's such a unique, open, and strong guy, and he's one of those people that you feel like you have to root for. We talk a lot about his dark days with mental health
Let's heal together
March 05, 2024
Phyllis is a very interesting woman, she had indoor, a lot of childhood abuse, and a molestation to which later in life, let her to be a psychotherapist for 30 years, an author to three books includin
God, the artist
February 27, 2024
Morgan McCarver really caught my attention not only with her story, but her sweet personality, and her strong determination to adapt to a life that there is no blueprint. When she was young, she was d
Telling the story that's within
February 20, 2024
Rhonda Parker Taylor was such a delight, I enjoyed her upbeat, personality, her positiveness, and just her good overall energy that reverberates off of her.Rhonda Parker Taylor wanted to write a book
Uncle Gregory returns to the plantation
February 13, 2024
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
UNDENIABLE MINDSET
February 06, 2024
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
Tick for tat
January 30, 2024
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
Breast Mancer
January 23, 2024
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 beca
Life changer
January 16, 2024
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 se
Conquering the fear of change
January 09, 2024
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 jour
Onto the next chapter
January 02, 2024
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 be
A soldier against all odds
December 26, 2023
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
The blind deaf Potter
December 19, 2023
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.Sinc
A survivor journey to healing her body
December 12, 2023
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 tim
The expert in resilience
December 05, 2023
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 batt
R.I.P Lori, we love you
November 28, 2023
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
Straight out of the cuckoo’s nest
November 21, 2023
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
Master your mind and body
November 14, 2023
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 revolv
Paralyzed to prize
November 07, 2023
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 evid
Autism rocks, and rolls
October 31, 2023
Sam Mitchell is a motivational speaker, podcaster, and autistic advocate who strives to positively change the world for autistic youth and adults. Through his podcastAutism Rocks and Rolls, Sam combi
Love language
October 24, 2023
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 eventuall
The conqueror of pain
October 17, 2023
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 d
The grown-up millennial
October 10, 2023
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 C
The inner struggle
October 03, 2023
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
Are you ready to change?
September 26, 2023
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 Peo
Living life like a diamond
September 19, 2023
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 muc
Polish the Mirror
September 12, 2023
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
The survivor who loves survivor
September 05, 2023
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
Seeing with your Hands
August 29, 2023
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 ar
When words fail, music speaks
August 22, 2023
James cox is a guy I completely hit it off with, he is so positive, and determined. He has the condition, cerebral palsy, and though he has had his share of struggles, his determination and passion a
The fabulous Mikayla
August 15, 2023
This episode has Mikayla holmegren, and her mother. Mikayla has a strong spirit, she has multiple diagnoses, including down syndrome. When you first hear all the odds that are stacked against her, you
It doesn’t define you, it just changes how you do things
August 08, 2023
When trying to write Katherine's episode description, I came across her bio on podmatch, and I figured I just use that because it is the best description of her, she really is a kind person, and I'm s
Living with no excuses
August 01, 2023
Noah GallowayBirth nameNoah Matthew GallowayBornOctober 28, 1981 (age41)Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.AllegianceUnited StatesService/branchNoah Matthew Gallo
Scars to stars
July 25, 2023
Deana Mitchell was recommended to me by a past guest, he had been in one of her books, and told me that I should get in touch with her, and that I could possibly be a part of the series as well, not k
One lonely New Year’s Eve
July 18, 2023
This is an episode I did a few years back, I was really depressed, feeling really lonely, and I decided to put the microphone in front of me and hit record on the podcast board. It's a moment in time
Small in stature, but large impact
July 11, 2023
Becky Curran Kekula is a motivational speaker and advocate for people with physical disabilities. Kekula, who was born with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, works as director of the Disability Equ
My race against death
July 04, 2023
Shoba is the next guest and I couldn't be more happy about that, she is such a kind person, and has been through so much. She is the perfect example of a person who is so kind and doesn't deserve the
Without restraint
June 27, 2023
In this episode, we have two guests, Robert and Ryan Delena, a father and son who wrote a book about Ryan's struggles with his condition and how skiing saved his life. As a child, Ryan had difficulty
Ms. blind diva
June 20, 2023
Goddess Johnson is beyond qualified to talk about having a visual impairment and being successful. She lost most of her sight, and had a freak accident, and is that with mental health and many other t
Thank you BEARy much for three years
June 13, 2023
In this episode, we celebrate our three-year anniversary by having one of my closest friends, and the previous guest. Roxie interviewed me. I sent a message to many of the earlier guests for questions
I am my own best teacher
June 06, 2023
Michael Hingson, blind since birth, was born in Chicago to sighted parents who believed in raising their son with a can-do attitude. Treated like all other children in his family, Michael rode a bike
Breaking bondage from addiction
May 30, 2023
Doug Sweeneys honesty in this episode was courageous, sincere, heartbreaking at times, and powerful. His story is primarily about addiction, starting within his household, and eventually succumbing to
Fabulous over 50
May 23, 2023
Jen Hardy is a podcast host, author, speaker, community builder, and a stay-at-home mom that homeschools her seven children. , until she hit her 40s and her doctor diagnosed her with horrible asthma,