Episodios

  • Dr. Peter Kowey: The Truth Behind American Healthare
    Nov 8 2025
    In this powerful episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed speaks with Dr. Peter Kowey — world-renowned cardiologist, researcher, and author of Failure to Treat — about the truth behind America’s broken healthcare system. Drawing from five decades of experience and mentorship under Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Bernard Lown, Dr. Kowey pulls no punches in exposing how bureaucracy, greed, and systemic neglect have turned medicine into an industry that often fails both patients and practitioners. Through twenty real-life stories, Failure to Treat reveals the human cost of profit-driven healthcare — from denied insurance claims and drug overpricing to physician burnout and moral injury. In this candid conversation, Dr. Kowey shares what inspired him to write the book, the toll of modern medicine on doctors and patients alike, and how the system can still be redeemed through empathy, reform, and courage.

    https://www.peterkoweyauthor.com/

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    27 m
  • Athena Brownson: This Is What Pain Taught Me
    Nov 8 2025
    In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed sits down with Athena Brownson — a former professional skier turned top Colorado real estate agent — whose story of resilience and reinvention will leave you inspired. After enduring nine knee surgeries, two neck operations, and a battle with chronic Lyme disease, Athena refused to let pain define her. Instead, she turned adversity into fuel, building a thriving business and a powerful platform dedicated to mindset, health, and authentic success. Athena opens up about:
    • How to turn life’s toughest setbacks into stepping stones for growth.
    • The mindset shifts that separate top performers from the rest.
    • Balancing ambition, health, and purpose while building a career you love.
    • The power of mentorship and authenticity in business and life.
    This conversation is a reminder that resilience isn’t about avoiding challenges — it’s about transforming through them. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or someone in a comeback season, Athena’s story will reignite your belief that you can rebuild stronger than before.

    https://athenabrownsonrealtor.com/

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    33 m
  • The Medical Truth About the Abortion Pill: What the FDA Isn’t Telling Women
    Nov 8 2025
    In this urgent and eye-opening conversation, practicing OB/GYN Dr. Ingrid Skop, Medical Director of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, joins the show to expose the hidden medical realities behind chemical abortions — and the dangers that many women are never told. As the FDA quietly authorizes a new generic abortion pill, Dr. Skop brings decades of frontline experience to explain what’s really happening inside emergency rooms across the country.

    From understanding how mifepristone and misoprostol work in the body to uncovering complications often misreported as miscarriages, this episode separates politics from science to focus on what truly matters — women’s health and safety.

    Listeners will hear:
    • What happens medically during a chemical abortion — and how it differs from surgical procedures.
    • The most common complications ER doctors are seeing and why they’re often undocumented.
    • Why ultrasound screenings and accurate data reporting are essential for patient protection.
    • What steps medical professionals can take to better recognize and treat abortion drug complications.
    • How to recognize warning signs that require immediate medical attention.
    This is not a debate — it’s a medical conversation every woman deserves to hear.

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    22 m
  • Abby Phillip, host of NewsNight with Abby Phillip & author of A Dream Deferred
    Nov 4 2025
    Abby Phillip anchors NewsNight with Abby Phillip, airing weeknights at 10 p.m. ET on CNN. Abby deftly moderates one of the most dynamic and exciting conversation shows on television. Each night, Abby brings together a diverse group of perspective to debate the day's biggest stories, driven by honesty, the facts, and the pursuit of common understanding. With her award-winning background in dogged Washington reporting, Abby brings unique context to the complexity of current affairs. Abby keeps the powerful honest in hard-hitting interviews and hosts interesting conversations with a variety of perspectives. Abby joined CNN in 2017 and has served in many roles, including as a White House Correspondent, Senior Political Correspondent and Anchor of Inside Politics Sunday. In January 2020, she moderated CNN's Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa. She also anchored special coverage of Election Night in America surrounding the 2020 election. Abby has been an essential player in CNN's Special Coverage of a range of political events, including election nights, State of the Union Addresses and the January 6th Committee hearings. Abby joined CNN from The Washington Post, she previously worked at ABC News and Politico. Throughout her career she has covered multiple presidents, campaign finance, lobbying, and several presidential campaigns. Abby was named to the Time 100 Next list in 2021 and she was the recipient of the National Urban League's Women of Power award. She was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award for her coverage of black maternal health on "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper - Homebirth: Saving Black Moms." And she serves on the board of the News Literacy Project and the Senior Advisory Committee of the Harvard Institute of Politics. Abby was raised in Bowie, Md. and is a graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Government. When not on television, she spends time with her husband, daughter and their pup Booker T.ABOUT HER BOOK A DREAM DEFERREDJesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, activist, raconteur, and political candidate, finally gets a book worthy of his stature courtesy of CNN anchor Abby Phillip. Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated. His experience working under Martin Luther King; his organizing the SLCC's Operation Breadbasket in Chicago and beyond; and his roots in the deep South combined into two astonishingly impactful presidential campaigns. Appealing to the working people of urban enclaves like that of Chicago, young people on college campuses, and Black people across the South, he created the modern Democratic coalition-one that has been used by all major Democrats seeking national success from With her expert reporting, natural storytelling skills, and a story so full of humanity, politics, and hope, Abby Phillip has written a rousing popular history that sheds new light on an American icon. "Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns showed America that leadership could look different, that power could be shared, and that more voices deserved to be heard," said Phillip. "His movement laid the foundation for the coalitions that define our democracy today. This book is my effort to capture the urgency, the messiness, and the possibility of that era, and what it still has to teach us now." At a time when questions of representation, democracy, and belonging are once again at the forefront of American life, A Dream Deferred offers urgent lessons from a leader who pioneered modern coalition politics. The battles Jesse Jackson fought in the 1980s, over voter access, multiracial coalition-building, and the visibility of Black political leadership, mirror the very debates shaping our politics today. By revisiting Jackson's story, Phillip not only restores him to his rightful place in history, but also reminds us that the struggles of the past are inseparable from the challenges of the present.Get the book:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250806314/adreamdeferred/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Thank you for tuning in to I Am Refocused Radio. For more inspiring conversations, visit IAmRefocusedRadio.com and stay connected with our community.Don’t miss new episodes—subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedRadio
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    9 m
  • Saul Bienenfeld | Bienenfeld Law
    Nov 1 2025
    Saul Bienenfeld is a veteran New York criminal defense attorney with over 35 years of courtroom experience. As a former prosecutor turned defense lawyer, he brings a rare, inside-out view of the justice system. Saul specializes in high-stakes cases, including white collar and sex crime allegations, and is known for telling clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. On this show, he shares raw stories from real trials, unpacks what really happens during police encounters, and offers practical, no-nonsense insight that could help anyone facing the system.

    https://linktree.bienenfeld.it.com/jans-page-9375


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    21 m
  • White Lies: How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote the History with Ann Bausum
    Nov 1 2025
    Award-winning historian Ann Bausum, author of White Lies: How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote the History. This isn’t your average history deep-dive—Ann pulls back the curtain on twenty enduring myths of the so-called “Lost Cause” narrative, showing how these stories about the American Civil War still ripple through education, culture, and policy today.

    Ann Bausum writes about history for readers of all ages. Her books for young people help upper-elementary, middle-school, and high-school students discover the drama and significance of stories from history that are often overlooked in textbooks. Her goal is to make history relevant, engaging, alive, and irresistible. In 2015, her adopted home state of Wisconsin named her the Notable Wisconsin Children’s Author of the Year, and in 2017, the body of her work received national recognition with the Nonfiction Award of the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, D.C.

    https://www.annbausum.com/


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    27 m
  • The Derrick Gervin Story
    Nov 1 2025
    Today we’re sitting down with San Antonio legend and basketball great Derrick Gervin — UTSA Hall of Famer. From Detroit grit to global courts, Derrick’s story isn’t just about buckets — it’s about growth, faith, and staying focused long after the crowd goes home.
    American Basketball Hall of Fame —- Class of 2025

    Born March 28, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, Derrick Gervin rose from gritty inner-city roots to carve out a dynamic international basketball career. Standing 6′8″, he honed his skills at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) from 1981–1985, earning his place as a Roadrunner legend. Wikipedia+1 Selected in the 4th round (90th overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, Gervin’s NBA chapter included 77 games with the New Jersey Nets between 1989–1991, where he averaged 8.8 points per game.

    Beyond the NBA, his résumé spans global courts: a standout in the Israeli Basketball Premier League where he earned MVP honors in 1995 and twice ranked as the league’s top scorer (1996, 1998).

    Gervin also captured a CBA championship in 1992 and was named to the All-CBA First Team in 1990.

    UTSA retired his jersey (#30) in recognition of his impact and legacy.

    Derrick’s journey isn’t just about points and boards—it’s about perseverance, global ambition, and leaving a mark wherever the game takes you.

    Derrick Gervin's Social Media Links:
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    29 m
  • Healing Through Art | Precious Williams
    Oct 25 2025
    In this inspiring conversation, fine art photographer and drone pilot Precious Williams shares how faith, resilience, and creativity transformed her journey through loss into a powerful story of healing. From her iconic Clipped Wing Butterfly image to the soulful reflections found in The Son’s Power and You’re On the Radar, Precious reveals how her art became both therapy and testimony. Through Photo and Drone Solutions, she helps others see that even what’s broken can still shine with purpose.
    🌐 Guest Website: www.art.photodronesolutions.com

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    29 m