Born without a choice

What if the biggest parenting challenges aren’t really about your child’s behavior—but about the patterns you’ve been carrying for years?

In this powerful conversation, Vicz sits down with Latiffe “Lati” Ghanem, certified trauma-informed life and conscious parenting coach, to unpack why so many parents find themselves stuck in the same power struggles, meltdowns, and cycles of guilt.

Lati explains how childhood conditioning, nervous system regulation, people-pleasing, and emotional triggers shape the way we parent—and how becoming aware of those patterns can transform not only your relationship with your children but with yourself.

Whether you’re a parent, planning to become one, or simply healing from your own childhood, this episode offers practical wisdom for breaking reactive cycles, creating deeper connection, and leading with calm instead of control.

This conversation is about more than parenting—it’s about healing, awareness, and becoming the person your younger self needed.

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Contact Details

🌐 Website: https://livinginprogress.com

📱 Instagram: @livingin_progress

🎁 Free Parenting Pattern Quiz:

Visit https://livinginprogress.com to take Lati’s free Parenting Pattern Quiz and discover what’s driving recurring parenting struggles, along with practical mindset shifts you can begin using today.

What separates great leaders from the rest isn’t talent—it’s character, communication, and the wisdom they choose every single day. In this inspiring conversation, executive coach Brad Smith shares decades of hard-earned leadership lessons that can’t be found in textbooks. From mastering difficult conversations and building trust to making better decisions under pressure, Brad reveals why communication is the foundation of effective leadership. Filled with humor, practical wisdom, and unforgettable life lessons, this episode will challenge you to become a stronger leader, a better communicator, and a more intentional person both at work and in life.

Contact Details:

* Brad Smith Executive Coaching Services

* Specialties: Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Communication Skills, Career Transition, Organizational Effectiveness

* Website: https://bradsmithcoaching.com (if available)

* Focus: Executive coaching, leadership communication, organizational development, and helping leaders maximize their impact through practical, no-nonsense coaching.

What does it really mean to be a man in today’s world? In this powerful conversation, Jason Lange shares how years of loneliness, disconnection, and unhealthy relationship patterns led him into men’s work—and ultimately transformed his life. We explore why so many men struggle in silence, the hidden cost of always trying to please others, and how healing begins through vulnerability, purpose, and genuine brotherhood. Jason explains why every man needs a supportive men’s group, how to break free from the “Nice Guy” mindset, and practical steps to build healthier relationships, stronger confidence, and a more authentic life.

Contact Details:

* Website: https://evolutionary.men

* Free Exploratory Call: https://evolutionary.men/talk

* Focus: Men’s embodiment coaching, men’s groups, purpose, relationships, and personal growth.

What if the stories we tell could change lives?

In this inspiring episode, Thomas R. Wilson shares his journey from overcoming mental health struggles and bullying to becoming an internationally recognized advocate for neurodiversity, mental health, and sensory-friendly communities. We discuss the healing power of storytelling, why inclusive spaces matter, how Dungeons & Dragons creates meaningful connections, and what it truly means to build bridges for underserved communities. This conversation is filled with hope, resilience, and practical insights for anyone who has ever felt different or struggled to find where they belong.

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Thomas R. Wilson’s Contact Details

Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/ndttrpg

Explore Thomas’s Work:

* Learn about his advocacy for neurodiversity and mental health.

* Read his articles and interviews.

* Discover sensory-friendly events, camps, classes, and Dungeons & Dragons programs.

* Connect with his storytelling projects and community initiatives designed to make spaces more inclusive for everyone.

What if the conversations we have every day reveal far more than we realize?

In this episode, Tom Vander Well shares how spending more than 30 years analyzing over 100,000 business conversations taught him powerful lessons about communication, leadership, relationships, trust, and the human condition.

We explore why people want to feel heard, how better communication transforms both business and life, and the surprising wisdom hidden inside ordinary interactions. If you’ve ever wondered what everyday conversations say about who we are, this episode will change the way you listen.

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Tom Vander Well’s Contact Details

Website:

https://tomvanderwell.com

Free Resource:

Visit Tom’s website to read or subscribe to his Wayfarer blog and podcast, contact him for speaking engagements, and receive a free sample of his Amazon International bestselling book, This Call May Be Monitored: What Eavesdropping on Corporate America Taught Me About Business and Life.

What if one simple act of kindness could change hundreds of thousands of lives?

In this inspiring episode, Luke Mickelson shares how a single mission—making sure no child sleeps on the floor—grew into Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit that has delivered more than 350,000 beds to children across the world.

We talk about purpose, leadership, serving your community, building something bigger than yourself, and why meaningful change always begins with one person willing to take action.

If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary people create extraordinary impact, this conversation will leave you inspired to start where you are.

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Luke Mickelson’s Contact Details

Website (Sleep in Heavenly Peace):

https://shpbeds.org/

Mission:

Learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace, discover how you can volunteer, donate, start a local chapter, or help ensure that no kid sleeps on the floor in your town.

What happens when life pushes you to the edge—again and again? In this deeply moving episode, Magic Barclay shares her extraordinary journey through childhood trauma, domestic abuse, eating disorders, alcoholism, and multiple life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, Lyme disease, stroke, diabetes, heart attack, and hypoxia. Rather than giving up, she uncovered the power of treating the root cause of illness and transformed her pain into purpose. Together, we explore trauma, emotional healing, functional health, resilience, and how reclaiming your self-worth can change every part of your life.

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Magic Barclay – Contact Details

🌐 Website: https://www.wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au/

🩺 Free Health Assessment:

https://www.wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au/health-assessment-form/

🎙️ Podcast: A Magical Life – Health, Wealth and Weight Loss

Pressure doesn’t create who you are—it reveals who you become. In this powerful episode, Jure Koscak explains why so many talented people struggle under pressure and how regulating the nervous system unlocks peak performance. From his journey as a professional athlete to coaching elite performers around the world, Jure shares practical tools for building emotional resilience, reducing chronic pain, staying focused, and performing without losing your identity. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, student, or simply navigating life’s challenges, this conversation will change the way you think about pressure.

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Jure Koscak – Contact Details

🌐 Website: https://thegenuineathlete.com

Learn more about Jure’s work, the Genuine Alignment Process (GAP), his coaching programs, breathing workshops, and resources designed to help athletes and high performers regulate their nervous systems and thrive under pressure.

Success means very little if you sacrifice your health, peace, or purpose to achieve it. In this inspiring episode, Victor Dedaj shares why true success begins from the inside out. Together, we explore the powerful connection between health, mindset, happiness, and personal growth, and why becoming whole is the foundation for lasting fulfillment. Victor offers practical wisdom on building healthy habits, overcoming limiting beliefs, finding purpose, and creating a life that is not only successful but meaningful. If you’re ready to transform your life from the inside out, this conversation is for you.

Victor Dedaj – Contact Details

🌐 Website: https://www.victordedaj.com

🩺 Free Health Evaluation: http://yourfreehealthevaluation.com

Success at work isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter, leading with intention, and taking ownership of your career.

In this empowering episode of Born Without a Choice, Victory sits down with Julia Toothacre, career coach, strategist, founder of Ride The Tide Collective, and host of the Control Your Career podcast. Together, they discuss overcoming burnout, navigating toxic leadership, building influence without losing yourself, developing career confidence, and why self-awareness is the foundation of long-term professional success.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, questioning your next career move, or ready to lead with greater purpose, this conversation offers practical strategies to help you take control of your future instead of waiting for opportunity to find you.

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🎧 Guest Details

Guest: Julia Toothacre

🌐 Ride The Tide Collective

https://ridethetidecollective.com

📅 Free 30-Minute Career Clarity Call

https://calendly.com/rttc/career-coaching-clarity-call

🎙️ Podcast: Control Your Career

Book a free 30-minute Career Clarity Call with Julia to receive personalized coaching, gain immediate insight into your biggest career challenge, and discover the best next step toward building a career that aligns with your values, strengths, and long-term goals.