Born without a choice

What if true healing starts by looking beyond symptoms?

In this fascinating episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with wellness practitioner and researcher Andrew Scheim to explore a holistic approach to health, healing, and human potential. Andrew shares how the body, mind, emotions, environment, and consciousness are deeply connected, and why lasting wellness requires more than simply treating symptoms.

We discuss nervous system regulation, PEMF therapy, hydrogen therapy, trauma recovery, energy flow, and the importance of taking an active role in your own healing journey. Whether you’re navigating chronic health challenges, looking to improve your well-being, or simply curious about integrative wellness, this conversation offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on what it means to truly heal.

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Connect with Andrew Scheim

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

🌐 Bluezwater: https://bluezwater.com

▶️ YouTube: Bluezwater YouTube Channel

🎁 Andrew also offers a complimentary 60-minute Wellness Strategy Consultation to help you explore the wellness approaches and technologies that may best support your health journey.

Before you can lead your family, your business, or your team… you have to lead yourself.

In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Brian Parana, health and lifestyle coach, podcast host, and founder of The Call to Rise, to discuss why so many men over 40 struggle with their health, energy, and confidence—even while succeeding professionally.

Brian shares practical strategies for building discipline, improving physical and mental health, and creating sustainable habits that fit real life. From nutrition and strength training to leadership and personal responsibility, this conversation is about becoming the man your family, career, and future self need you to be.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why successful men often neglect their health

* Building discipline without burnout

* Fat loss and energy after 40

* The connection between health and leadership

* Creating habits that last through busy schedules and travel

* Becoming a stronger husband, father, and leader

If you’re ready to stop surviving and start leading yourself with purpose, this episode is for you.

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📞 Connect with Brian Parana

🌐 Website: https://thecalltorise.com

🎙️ Podcast: Driven For Health Podcast

💪 100-Day Coaching Program: The Call to Rise

Visit thecalltorise.com to learn more about Brian’s coaching program, designed to help driven men over 40 lose fat, improve their health, increase energy, and build a sustainable lifestyle without extreme diets or spending hours in the gym.

What if healing isn’t about recovering from your past—but recovering yourself?

In this extraordinary episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Colette Duvall Pondella, lovingly known as “Wolf Mom,” to explore the remarkable connection between trauma, unconditional love, and the healing power of wolves.

A survivor of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, bulimia, and post-traumatic stress, Colette shares how her own journey led her to an unexpected source of healing: a pack of ambassador wolves. Through her work with the Shadowland Foundation and Wolf Wisdom Healing, she has helped thousands of people—including veterans, trauma survivors, individuals battling addiction, and grieving families—reconnect with themselves through the wisdom of nature.

In this conversation, we explore:

* How trauma disconnects us from ourselves

* Why unconditional love is one of the greatest healers

* The spiritual lessons wolves teach about belonging and resilience

* Recovering from abuse, addiction, and emotional pain

* What it truly means to “recover yourself”

This episode is a moving reminder that healing is not about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you truly are.

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📞 Connect with Colette Duvall Pondella

🌐 Shadowland Foundation: https://shadowlandfoundation.org

🐺 Wolf Wisdom Healing: https://shadowlandfoundation.org/wolf-wisdom

📘 Free eBook: Wolf Wisdom for Recovery (available through the Wolf Wisdom page)

Learn more about Colette’s work, the Shadowland Foundation’s mission to protect wolves, and the Wolf Wisdom Healing programs that combine spiritual teachings, nature, and animal-assisted healing to help people recover from trauma and rediscover themselves.

Every life is a story—and the people we love often become the chapters that shape us the most.

In this heartwarming episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with bestselling author Susan Gooch to explore the power of storytelling, lifelong friendships, family bonds, and the experiences that help us discover our true voice.

Drawing inspiration from her Southern roots, decades as an educator, and her beloved Carrington Series, Susan shares why authentic stories resonate across generations and how reading and writing can become powerful tools for connection, healing, and personal growth.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

* Why storytelling has the power to change lives

* The importance of friendship and community

* Lessons learned through family and life’s transitions

* How books help us understand ourselves and others

* Finding your voice through creativity and purpose

Whether you’re an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or simply someone who loves meaningful conversations, this episode is a reminder that every story matters—including your own.

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📞 Connect with Susan Gooch

🌐 Website: https://susangooch.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susangoochauthor/

Follow Susan for book recommendations, updates on The Carrington Series, behind-the-scenes writing insights, and her popular “Y’all Have Got To Read This” book recommendations.

What happens when your greatest struggles become the doorway to your deepest purpose?

In this inspiring episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Jessica Morris, author, poet, spiritual director, and disciple of Jesus Christ, whose journey from addiction, childhood trauma, and spiritual brokenness led her to a life of healing, freedom, and faith.

Jessica shares how recovery transformed not only her life but also her understanding of God, revealing that true freedom comes through surrender, healing, and following the way of Jesus. Through her books, writing, and spiritual direction, she now helps others let go of shame, heal from religious and childhood trauma, and discover a personal relationship with Christ.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Overcoming childhood trauma and addiction

* The power of surrender and recovery

* Healing from religious wounds

* Finding hope and purpose through faith

* What it truly means to follow the way of Jesus

Whether you’re walking through recovery, searching for hope, or longing for deeper spiritual healing, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for the journey ahead.

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📞 Connect with Jessica Morris

🌐 Website: https://jessicalmorris.com

Through her website, you can:

* Learn more about Jessica’s books

* Read her blog

* Explore spiritual direction services

* Contact her directly

* Discover resources for healing, recovery, and spiritual growth

What if forgiveness isn’t about letting someone else off the hook—but finally setting yourself free?

In this heartfelt episode of Born Without a Choice, we welcome Katharine Giovanni, three-time award-winning bestselling author, international speaker, Practical Forgiveness Educator, and Transformation Mentor.

Drawing from her own experiences of overcoming childhood trauma, stage 3 breast cancer, and more than three decades of sobriety, Katharine shares a practical approach to forgiveness that goes far beyond simply saying, “I forgive you.”

Together, we explore how unresolved guilt, shame, anger, and emotional pain keep us stuck—and how true forgiveness can unlock healing, freedom, and peace.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

* What forgiveness really means

* Why letting go is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself

* How emotional wounds continue to affect our lives

* Practical steps to begin the forgiveness process

* How healing opens the door to greater freedom and self-trust

If you’ve been carrying emotional pain for years, this conversation may be the first step toward putting it down.

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📞 Connect with Katharine Giovanni

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

📚 Book: The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power

Visit Katharine’s website to learn more about her books, workshops, private sessions, and practical forgiveness resources designed to help you move from emotional pain to lasting freedom.

What if healing doesn’t require reliving your trauma?

In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Anissa Hudak, founder of Phoenix Women Healing, to explore how trauma lives in the body—and why true healing begins by creating safety within your nervous system.

As a two-time survivor of sexual trauma, military spouse, and neuro-somatic therapist, Anissa shares how women can move beyond survival mode without spending years repeatedly talking about their pain. Through neuro-somatic therapy, hypnotherapy, and mind-body healing, she helps women retrain their nervous systems and reclaim the peace, confidence, and freedom they deserve.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

* Why trauma is stored in the body, not just the mind

* How survival mode quietly shapes everyday life

* Why many traditional healing approaches leave people feeling stuck

* The importance of nervous system regulation

* How to begin rebuilding trust, safety, and self-worth

This episode is a message of hope for anyone who feels trapped by their past and is ready to move beyond surviving into truly living.

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📞 Connect with Anissa Hudak

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

📝 Strong Survivor Pattern Quiz:

https://www.phoenixwomenhealing.com/strong-survivor-pattern-quiz

Take Anissa’s free quiz to discover how trauma may still be affecting your nervous system and learn practical first steps toward lasting healing.

What if high performance didn’t require burnout?

In this episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with leadership strategist Kathy Eastwood to explore how trust, emotional intelligence, and human-first leadership create stronger teams and better results.

Drawing on more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across global organizations, Kathy shares why so many workplaces struggle with burnout, misalignment, and poor communication—and how leaders can build cultures where people and performance thrive together.

In this conversation, we discuss:

* Why trust is the foundation of high-performing teams

* The hidden cost of command-and-control leadership

* How emotional intelligence improves business results

* Building accountability without creating fear

* Kathy’s E3 Leadership Code: Express, Engage, Execute

* Creating sustainable success without sacrificing people

If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, manager, or someone striving to build a healthier workplace, this episode offers practical insights that can transform the way you lead.

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📞 Contact Details

Guest: Kathy Eastwood

Website: https://www.kathyeastwood.com

Business: https://eequalswhy.com

Free Resources & More Information: Visit kathyeastwood.com to learn more about Kathy, the E3 Leadership Code, leadership resources, and her upcoming book The E3 Leadership Code: A Human Approach to High Performance.

What does success really look like if you’ve lost yourself in the process?

In this episode of Born Without a Choice, we sit down with Debra Bowers, leadership strategist, founder of Hexagon Media, and host of Deals with Heels. After rebuilding her life and career following years of caregiving, personal loss, and burnout, Debra shares how clarity became the foundation for authentic leadership and sustainable growth.

Together, we explore why so many high performers feel stuck despite outward success, how emotional regulation shapes leadership, the truth about ethical sales, and why building trust always outperforms pressure. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by expectations or questioned your direction, this conversation offers practical wisdom to help you lead, sell, and grow without sacrificing who you are.

This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone ready to redefine success on their own terms.

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Connect with Debra Bowers

🌐 Website: https://thegrowthvanguard.com/

📘 Free Human Sales Playbook: https://thegrowthvanguard.com/free-ebook

🎙️ Podcast: Deals with Heels

💼 Company: Hexagon Media

What do you do when life changes forever?

In this deeply moving episode, Neal Tricarico shares the heartbreaking loss of his son, Anthony, and how that unimaginable experience reshaped everything he believed about healing, resilience, and purpose. Rather than searching for closure, Neal introduces The Endurant Way—a powerful mindset that teaches us how to carry pain with meaning instead of waiting for it to disappear.

Together, we explore grief, post-traumatic growth, courage, faith, and what it truly means to keep moving forward after profound loss. This conversation is a reminder that while pain may become part of our story, it doesn’t have to define the rest of it.

If you’ve experienced loss, trauma, or a life-changing event, this episode offers hope, compassion, and a new perspective on finding purpose beyond pain.

Contact Details

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

Visit Neal’s website to learn more about The Endurant Way, explore free resources, and discover practical tools to help you move from surviving to living with courage, meaning, and purpose.