What happens when life knocks you down, but something inside you refuses to stay there?

On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Ben Barbic, author, musician, speaker, entrepreneur, and creator of Rise & Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain.

Ben opens up about navigating loss, anxiety, setbacks, and the difficult process of rebuilding from the ground up. We explore how discipline, fitness, music, creativity, faith in the journey, and a willingness to keep moving can transform painful seasons into a deeper sense of purpose.

Ben also shares how he has built a life across multiple worlds, from reggae and hip-hop to business, real estate, personal development, and the mountains, without believing he has to fit neatly into one lane.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever had to start again, rethink who they are, or find the strength to keep climbing when the destination still feels far away.

Every setback can become fuel for the climb.

Learn more about Ben Barbic and Rise & Climb at RisenClimb.com.

What happens when life knocks you down, but something inside you refuses to stay there?
On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Ben Barbic, author, musician, speaker, entrepreneur, and creator of Rise &amp; Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain.
Ben opens up about navigating loss, anxiety, setbacks, and the difficult process of rebuilding from the ground up. We explore how discipline, fitness, music, creativity, faith in the journey, and a willingness to keep moving can transform painful seasons into a deeper sense of purpose.
Ben also shares how he has built a life across multiple worlds, from reggae and hip-hop to business, real estate, personal development, and the mountains, without believing he has to fit neatly into one lane.
This conversation is for anyone who has ever had to start again, rethink who they are, or find the strength to keep climbing when the destination still feels far away.
Every setback can become fuel for the climb.
Learn more about Ben Barbic and Rise &amp; Climb at RisenClimb.com.

"I Am Refocused Radio" is more than just a podcast—it's a movement of purpose-driven storytelling that inspires, uplifts, and empowers. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed, a calm and thoughtful creative with a background in media, music, and the arts, the show dives deep into conversations that resonate.

From a humble start in a San Antonio barbershop, Shemaiah’s journey has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,000 interviews with a diverse array of guests—celebrities, CEOs, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. Each episode offers a blend of faith, personal growth, perseverance, and hope, fostering a space where listeners can find clarity and rediscover their purpose.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration, innovative ideas, or a moment of peace in a busy world, "I Am Refocused Radio" invites you to refocus your mind and embrace a life aligned with meaning and authenticity. Tune in to join this global community and hear the stories that connect us all.

"I Am Refocused Radio" is more than just a podcast&mdash;it's a movement of purpose-driven storytelling that inspires, uplifts, and empowers. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed, a calm and thoughtful creative with a background in media, music, and the arts, the show dives deep into conversations that resonate.
From a humble start in a San Antonio barbershop, Shemaiah&rsquo;s journey has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,000 interviews with a diverse array of guests&mdash;celebrities, CEOs, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. Each episode offers a blend of faith, personal growth, perseverance, and hope, fostering a space where listeners can find clarity and rediscover their purpose.
Whether you&rsquo;re seeking inspiration, innovative ideas, or a moment of peace in a busy world, "I Am Refocused Radio" invites you to refocus your mind and embrace a life aligned with meaning and authenticity. Tune in to join this global community and hear the stories that connect us all.

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I Am Refocused Radio provides a space that welcomes people to speak freely about real life experiences through various platforms to engage and encourage those who are looking to find their purpose.

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Rise & Climb: Ben Barbic on Turning Pain Into Purpose, Discipline & a New Life

Vietnam War veteran and author

After returning home, Greg faced PTSD, homelessness, racism, addiction, and years of anger before beginning a path toward sobriety, forgiveness, activism, and peace. He eventually became a longtime peace advocate, working with Vietnam Veterans Against the War and traveling internationally to support reconciliation and nonviolence.

In this powerful conversation, Greg reflects on the human cost of war, racism within the military, addiction and recovery, the weight of unresolved anger, and what it truly means to forgive. His story is not simply about surviving Vietnam. It is about transforming pain into purpose and becoming what he calls a Peace Warrior.

A conversation about war, trauma, redemption, forgiveness, and the possibility of finding peace after years of carrying the battle home.

https://thepeacewarrior.com/

 

Vietnam War veteran and author
After returning home, Greg faced PTSD, homelessness, racism, addiction, and years of anger before beginning a path toward sobriety, forgiveness, activism, and peace. He eventually became a longtime peace advocate, working with Vietnam Veterans Against the War and traveling internationally to support reconciliation and nonviolence.
In this powerful conversation, Greg reflects on the human cost of war, racism within the military, addiction and recovery, the weight of unresolved anger, and what it truly means to forgive. His story is not simply about surviving Vietnam. It is about transforming pain into purpose and becoming what he calls a Peace Warrior.
A conversation about war, trauma, redemption, forgiveness, and the possibility of finding peace after years of carrying the battle home.
<a href="https://thepeacewarrior.com/">https://thepeacewarrior.com/</a>
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From Prisoner of Anger to Peace Warrior: Greg Payton on Vietnam, Addiction, Forgiveness & Healing

As artificial intelligence grows more powerful, are we losing the very qualities that make us human? Philosopher and consciousness researcher Dr. Shai Tubali joins I Am Refocused Radio to explore AI as humanity’s greatest mirror, the erosion of wisdom, presence, curiosity, moral discernment, and authentic connection, and how the Atlas of Human Capacities aims to help us reclaim what technology cannot replace.

Dr. Shai Tubali is a philosopher, consciousness researcher, author, and founder of The Essence of Humanity. He is a researcher at the UCL Institute of Education and a member of the UNESCO Chair in the Ethics of AI and Education.

The author of more than twenty books translated into thirteen languages, Dr. Tubali explores human consciousness, personal transformation, philosophy, and the qualities that define our humanity.

He is currently leading the development of the Atlas of Human Capacities, a cross-cultural research initiative focused on identifying the human abilities most at risk in the age of artificial intelligence, including wisdom, moral discernment, curiosity, presence, and authentic human connection.

Through his work, Dr. Tubali examines how AI is reshaping the way people think about intelligence, identity, and human value, while encouraging society to intentionally strengthen the capacities that technology cannot simply replace.

https://shaitubali.com/essence-of-humanity/

 

As artificial intelligence grows more powerful, are we losing the very qualities that make us human? Philosopher and consciousness researcher Dr. Shai Tubali joins I Am Refocused Radio to explore AI as humanity&rsquo;s greatest mirror, the erosion of wisdom, presence, curiosity, moral discernment, and authentic connection, and how the Atlas of Human Capacities aims to help us reclaim what technology cannot replace.
Dr. Shai Tubali is a philosopher, consciousness researcher, author, and founder of The Essence of Humanity. He is a researcher at the UCL Institute of Education and a member of the UNESCO Chair in the Ethics of AI and Education.
The author of more than twenty books translated into thirteen languages, Dr. Tubali explores human consciousness, personal transformation, philosophy, and the qualities that define our humanity.
He is currently leading the development of the Atlas of Human Capacities, a cross-cultural research initiative focused on identifying the human abilities most at risk in the age of artificial intelligence, including wisdom, moral discernment, curiosity, presence, and authentic human connection.
Through his work, Dr. Tubali examines how AI is reshaping the way people think about intelligence, identity, and human value, while encouraging society to intentionally strengthen the capacities that technology cannot simply replace.
<a href="https://shaitubali.com/essence-of-humanity/">https://shaitubali.com/essence-of-humanity/</a>
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Are We Becoming More Machine Than Human? Dr. Shai Tubali on AI & Humanity

What happens when you’ve achieved success on the outside, but something inside still feels exhausted, stuck, or out of alignment?

On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Curtis McCullom, founder of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching, to explore the internal challenges that often follow high performance.

Curtis shares how subconscious blind spots, limiting beliefs, emotional patterns, and constant pressure can quietly drain our energy even when life appears successful. Drawing from decades of studying human potential and his own experiences with leadership, resilience, family, and profound personal loss, Curtis explains why lasting transformation often requires going deeper than motivation or surface-level strategies.

The conversation explores burnout, presence, identity, the power of the subconscious mind, emotional freedom, and what it truly means to reach your next level without sacrificing your peace along the way.

If you’ve ever wondered why working harder isn’t always the answer, this conversation may challenge you to examine what’s happening beneath the surface.

Learn more about Curtis McCullom and Bespoke Human Potential Coaching:
bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com

What happens when you&rsquo;ve achieved success on the outside, but something inside still feels exhausted, stuck, or out of alignment?
On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Curtis McCullom, founder of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching, to explore the internal challenges that often follow high performance.
Curtis shares how subconscious blind spots, limiting beliefs, emotional patterns, and constant pressure can quietly drain our energy even when life appears successful. Drawing from decades of studying human potential and his own experiences with leadership, resilience, family, and profound personal loss, Curtis explains why lasting transformation often requires going deeper than motivation or surface-level strategies.
The conversation explores burnout, presence, identity, the power of the subconscious mind, emotional freedom, and what it truly means to reach your next level without sacrificing your peace along the way.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered why working harder isn&rsquo;t always the answer, this conversation may challenge you to examine what&rsquo;s happening beneath the surface.
Learn more about Curtis McCullom and Bespoke Human Potential Coaching: bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com

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