My blurred opinion

R.I.P Lori, we love you

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 alive, our friendship, Lori's health, and even the day she passed. This episode was very emotional, impersonal for me. I'm so proud of Angel and happy for her and her family that things are starting to look up after this tragedy. Angel even talks about her own health issues, her husband's, and the roller coaster of emotions that have happened since Lori's passing. 

Straight out of the cuckoo’s nest

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 his sanity. These days he's working on his nonprofit, and his memoir so that he can help people like him and give the information he lacked when dealing with his issues. 
His website https://straitouttathecuckoosnest.org

Master your mind and body

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 believes you must heal yourself, which I believe, is a very noble, incorrect way of starting your mission. He has a raw, and gritty way in how he speaks, but it's real, and authentic.
Website https://cmfit7.craigmoreau.org
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@craigmoreau_fit
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craigmoreau_fit/

Paralyzed to prize

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 clench his fist or walk on his left leg. This is only the beginning of the story, and it gets worse, but then it gets much better. Anthony's perseverance level is so high in the story, it's amazing how much he's had to endure, and even though there were some very dark days, he found his way through, and found his purpose in life. In 2015 his biggest achievement was being selected to represent England at the Cerebral Palsy World Games. He won  two gold medals.
 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@antbryanfitness?si=lY_rmxLUZ_-KLa4s
Instagram: Instagram.com/antbryanfitness
 

Autism rocks, and rolls

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 really is a special person, he still fight his inner demons, and deals with other issues, but he always pushes himself to do more, especially when it's time to help others.
You can listen to his show here http://autismrocksandrolls.com
 

Love language

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 his preferred love style, only because of the regularity. He could almost count on it. It was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. Paul is another example of an individual who took his past traumas, and pain and turned it into something miraculous, and beautiful. Paul has found a new way to demonstrate the principles of the love language. The conversation goes pretty deep into detail on how we came up with us, and what this love language could do for you. 
Website https://roleoflove.com
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@roleoflovedice
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@roleoflovedice4908
 

The conqueror of pain

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 unprepared for. We discuss the mental health issues that stemmed from this condition, one in which is how independent she used to be, and now has to rely on a caregiver, and how that's a struggle mentally for her daily. But as I've told her many times, she is very powerful and wise, and her resiliency is unmatchable. I've seen Ayda cry, one day, and the next day smile, and quickly pull herself out of her depression, the next. She continues to use her platforms to spread awareness about her rare condition, so that they can find a cure, or some remedies to mitigate the problems that she and so many others have.
Her TikTok @Greenie0906 
Her Instagram https://instagram.com/aydasartstore?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==
Her nonprofit organization https://www.aydasanver.com
 
Cmtausa .org

The grown-up millennial

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 those people who I wants this world to be a better place, so that's why she's creating her own space for those who need it. She is a real delight of a person, really positive, and a fighter. 
Her website https://thegrownupmillennial.com/shop/
Her Instagram 
https://instagram.com/thegrownupmillennial

The inner struggle

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 confliction I have with trying to be a good person, why I'm so guarded, and why I can't seem to find and happiness. 
My TikTok @myblurredopinion
My Instagram @myblurredopinion
My facebook  facebook.com./tj West.96

Are you ready to change?

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 over again to the people he knew and love (from his friends, family) and even to the whole entire world population! He figured he'd take it upon himself to help transform people's lives one body at a time and to ultimately help transform the world! What Got him Into Fitness and Nutrition? When he was 15 years old he saw his younger brother lifting weights which helped inspire him to do the same. he also wanted to get a 6 pack and had a STRONG desire to want to live longer and just be healthier in general. His old ways of eating whatever  he laid eyes on and sitting around playing video games just didn't cut it for him anymore and he wanted to make a SERIOUS lifestyle change! The rest is history!