FREEDOM UNLOCKED

Freeborn Igie
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Freedom unlocked is a transformative podcast focused on real conversations around personal growth, healing, trauma recovery, and addiction recovery. Each Episode features leaders, survivors, and change-makers sharing powerful stories and pratical insights across topics like trauma recovery, Anxiety, addiction recovery, burnout prevention, holistic health, stress management, leadership, and overcoming adversity. This is a space where storytelling meets strategy, helping listeners break limitations, build better habits, strengthen mindset, and live more intentional life.

  1. 5d ago

    Zaidy’s War: Survival, Legacy and the Story We Carry Forward | Martin Bodek

    Some stories are too important to be forgotten. Martin Bodek was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and today lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children. A technologist by day and writer by night, Martin has spent more than two decades writing freelance, primarily on Jewish-interest topics. He is also the author of fourteen books, including his latest and perhaps most meaningful work, Zaidy’s War. The book is based on the World War II memoirs of Martin’s grandfather, a man whose extraordinary life took him through some of the most difficult chapters of modern history. He served in four armies under remarkably unusual circumstances, experienced both the largest land invasion in history and the final battle of World War II, survived threats of starvation, poisoning, and cannibalism, and eventually walked approximately 1,600 miles back to Romania. His journey did not end with the war. He later emigrated to Israel, lived through the Six-Day War in Haifa, eventually settled peacefully in the United States, worked as a chef for 40 years, and completed Shas—the Talmud—fourteen times. But behind this remarkable story is something even more personal: a grandson who spent 19 years bringing his grandfather's memories to life. In this episode of Freedom Unlocked, Martin and I explore the relationship between memory and legacy, what it means to preserve a family's story, the lessons hidden inside his grandfather's survival, and what happens when one generation takes responsibility for carrying another generation's story forward. Call to Action To learn more about Martin Bodek's book Zaidy's War, visit: Zaidy's War — Book Information Guest Details and Resources Guest: Martin Bodek Location: New Jersey, USA Profession: Technologist, Writer & Author Book: Zaidy's War Author: Martin Bodek Topics: World War II Family history and legacy Survival and resilience Preserving personal stories Grandparent-grandchild relationships Jewish history Memory and identity Lessons from previous generations Writing and documenting family history

  2. 6d ago

    A Life Transformed, Not Defined by Grief: Finding Joy, Gratitude and Legacy After Loss | Mark Stackpole

    How do you find gratitude when you have lost someone you love deeply? On this episode of Freedom Unlocked, I’m joined by Mark Stackpole, a father, husband, lifelong learner, and a man navigating one of life's most difficult experiences—the loss of his 22-year-old daughter, Corinne, to leukemia. Corinne was diagnosed with leukemia at the end of her junior year of college after becoming sick enough to seek medical attention. She began chemotherapy the very day she was diagnosed. Over the following 11 months, she endured an extraordinary treatment journey that included a bone marrow transplant and countless hospital stays, appointments, tests, and procedures. Mark and his family spent much of that time traveling hundreds of miles to be with Corinne, making sure she was never alone through the hardest parts of her treatment. Ultimately, an infection overwhelmed her weakened immune system, and Corinne passed away peacefully in her mother's arms. But Mark's story is not simply about how his family lost Corinne. It is about how they have chosen to remember and honor her life. Rather than allowing anger, bitterness, or the question of “Why her?” to define their experience, Mark and his family have chosen to focus on gratitude—for the years they had with Corinne, for the person she was, and for the impact she continues to have on their lives. Mark describes their lives as transformed by grief but not defined by it. In this conversation, we talk honestly about losing a child, finding gratitude in the middle of heartbreak, protecting family relationships through grief, remembering someone for how they lived rather than how they died, and discovering ways to continue living with joy while carrying loss. We also discuss Corinne's legacy and how others can support people living with blood cancer—including the life-saving potential of stem cell and bone marrow donation. This is a conversation about grief, but it is also a conversation about love, gratitude, resilience, family, and what it means to keep living after life changes forever. Call to Action If you are between the ages of 18 and 35, consider learning more about joining the stem cell and blood donation registry. For many people living with leukemia and other blood cancers, a stem cell or bone marrow transplant can be a critical treatment option. By joining the registry, you may one day have the opportunity to help someone who desperately needs a compatible donor. Learn more and find out how to join: NMDP — Stem Cell Donation Registry It only takes a few moments to learn more, and becoming a donor could ultimately give another person a chance at life. Guest Details Guest: Mark Stackpole Role: Father, Husband and Lifelong Learner Story: Navigating life after the loss of his 22-year-old daughter, Corinne, to leukemia Focus: Grief, Gratitude, Family, Resilience, Legacy and Blood Cancer Awareness Donation Resource: NMDP

  3. 6d ago

    From Quiet Desperation to Living on Purpose: Money, Mindset and Rewriting Your Financial Story | Dwight Heck

    What happens when financial stress becomes more than a money problem—and starts affecting your confidence, relationships, health, and sense of purpose? Dwight Heck knows that experience personally. As a single father raising five children, Dwight spent years living under the weight of financial pressure, emotional exhaustion, uncertainty, and sleepless nights. He worked hard, but like many people, he had never been taught how money really worked or how to create a financial life that gave him clarity and control. A serious health crisis in 2001 forced Dwight to stop and reevaluate the direction of his life. After nearly a decade in IT consulting, an unexpected invitation into the financial services industry opened the door to a completely different journey. Without a formal background in finance, Dwight began learning—not simply to build a career, but to understand money well enough to change the future of his own family. More than two decades later, Dwight is a financial coach, speaker, best-selling author, and host of the Give A Heck Podcast. Through Give A Heck Financial, he helps families and entrepreneurs understand their money, challenge limiting financial beliefs, and move from simply surviving to living intentionally. In this episode of Freedom Unlocked, we explore financial stress, financial literacy, the emotional stories we attach to money, the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and what it really means to live life on purpose. Dwight also shares lessons from raising five children as a single father, navigating his own transformation, and helping others rewrite their financial stories. Call to Action To learn more about Dwight Heck, his book, podcast, financial coaching, and financial education resources, visit: Give A Heck Financial — www.giveaheck.com Guest Details and Resources Guest: Dwight Heck Role: Financial Coach, Speaker, Best-Selling Author & Host of the Give A Heck Podcast Company: Give A Heck Financial Website: Give A Heck Financial Focus Areas: Financial literacy Money mindset Financial coaching Personal development Entrepreneurship Living intentionally Breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle Purpose and legacy

  4. Sep 23

    The Book Inside You: Turning Knowledge Into Legacy | Richard Lowe

    What does it take to write a book that truly makes an impact? In this episode, Richard Lowe shares his remarkable journey from technology executive to ghostwriter of more than 160 books. We explore the power of authorship, the future of AI in writing, common publishing mistakes, and why every expert has a story worth sharing. If you've ever dreamed of writing a book, this conversation is your roadmap to getting started.

  5. Sep 23

    Beyond Survival: Building a Life of Purpose, Financial Growth, and Meaning. 2.| Dwight Heck

    What if financial freedom isn't just about earning more—but about thinking differently? In this episode, financial coach, bestselling author, and host of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck shares his remarkable journey from struggling single father of five to helping families and entrepreneurs escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. Through powerful life lessons, practical financial wisdom, and mindset transformation, Dwight explains why living on purpose—not by accident—is the foundation of lasting success.

  6. Sep 23

    Rewriting Your Financial Story: From Quiet Desperation to Purposeful Living. 1. | Dwight Heck

    What if financial freedom isn't just about earning more—but about thinking differently? In this episode, financial coach, bestselling author, and host of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck shares his remarkable journey from struggling single father of five to helping families and entrepreneurs escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. Through powerful life lessons, practical financial wisdom, and mindset transformation, Dwight explains why living on purpose—not by accident—is the foundation of lasting success.

  7. Sep 23

    Leading While Human: Authentic Leadership, Resilience, and the Courage to Be Yourself | Ralph Kellogg

    What if the strongest leaders aren't the ones who hide their struggles, but the ones who lead with authenticity? In this powerful conversation, HR executive, TEDx speaker, and author Ralph Kellogg shares his deeply personal journey through mental health challenges, resilience, and self-discovery. Together, we explore the emotional realities of leadership, the importance of psychological safety, overcoming burnout, and why embracing our humanity may be the key to becoming better leaders and living more meaningful lives.

  8. Sep 23

    Art That Heals: Creativity, Resilience, and Finding Purpose Through Pain | Brett Ashby

    Can art save a life? In this inspiring conversation, award winning artist Brett Ashby shares how surviving cancer, embracing creativity, and transforming movement into art reshaped his life and purpose. From painting while skateboarding to creating international public art, Brett explores the connection between resilience, mental health, men's wellbeing, and self expression. This episode is a powerful reminder that creativity can become a path to healing, hope, and living with purpose.

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Freedom unlocked is a transformative podcast focused on real conversations around personal growth, healing, trauma recovery, and addiction recovery. Each Episode features leaders, survivors, and change-makers sharing powerful stories and pratical insights across topics like trauma recovery, Anxiety, addiction recovery, burnout prevention, holistic health, stress management, leadership, and overcoming adversity. This is a space where storytelling meets strategy, helping listeners break limitations, build better habits, strengthen mindset, and live more intentional life.

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  • Creator
    Freeborn Igie
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    468
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Freeborn Igie
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