{"podcast":{"title":"I Am Refocused Radio","slug":"i-am-refocused-radio-225790","podcast_index_feed_id":225790,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/2671113/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/i-am-refocused-podcasts-show","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e49aa8bd5b523022e1ec6fb802751f40.jpg","author":"I Am Refocused Radio","episode_count":1000,"summary":"I Am Refocused Radio is a purpose-driven interview platform hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed. Through meaningful conversations with leaders, creatives, visionaries, and extraordinary everyday people who are shaping culture with intention, the show highlights stories rooted in faith, resilience, personal growth, and authentic real-life experience. What began in a San Antonio barbershop has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,600 interviews. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with what truly matters—beyond trends, noise, and surface-level success. Built on the core belief that stories have the power to heal, unite, and awaken purpose, I Am Refocused Radio creates space for honest dialogue and thoughtful reflection that restores perspective, challenges thinking, and encourages perseverance. Whether you’re a creative searching for direction, a leader navigating responsibility, or someone moving through a season of transition, this podcast serves as a grounded reset—intentional, authentic, and deeply human. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed Watch full episodes on YouTube: Refocused Network Contact: admin@iamrefocusedradio.com Become a supporter of th…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T02:17:39.930654+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio-225790"},"episode":{"title":"Making the Invisible Visible: Dr. Robert Yonover on Inventing the See Rescue Streamer","slug":"making-the-invisible-visible-dr-robert-yonover-on-inventing-the-see-rescue-streamer","published_at":"2026-06-08T14:47:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio-225790/making-the-invisible-visible-dr-robert-yonover-on-inventing-the-see-rescue-streamer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio-225790","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-invisible-visible-dr-robert-yonover-on-inventing-the-see-rescue-streamer--72419022","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72419022/dr_robert_iarr_pod.mp3","summary":"In this inspiring episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed welcomes Dr. Robert Yonover — Ph.D. geochemist, volcanologist, North Shore big-wave surfer, and the brilliant mind behind the patented See Rescue Streamer. What started as a terrifying “what if” moment during a single-engine flight over the Pacific — when engine trouble made him realize how nearly impossible it would be to spot someone lost at sea — sparked one of the most practical and powerful survival innovations of our time. Dr. Yonover shares the full story behind the See Rescue Streamer: a simple yet brilliant bright-orange segmented streamer (personal version roughly the size of a cell phone when stowed) that dramatically increases visibility for search-and-rescue teams from miles away, day or night, on land or water. No batteries. No electronics. No chemicals. Just pure, passive, military-grade visibility that stands out against any background. You’ll hear how this technology went from a Shark Tank pitch (Season 8) to being adopted by the U.S. military — including the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines — and is now protecting astronauts aboard SpaceX missions. Real stories of lives saved in combat zones, snowy backcountry, and open ocean will move you. Dr. Yonover also opens up about the deeper personal journey: 19 years as a primary caregiver to his paralyzed wife while raising young children and building his company from the ground up — often inventing late into the night. His story is a masterclass in perseverance, purpose-driven innovation, and turning personal adversity into something that saves lives. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, inventor, outdoor adventurer, veteran, first responder, or someone navigating your own challenges, this conversation will refocus your mindset…","meta_description":"In this inspiring episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed welcomes Dr. Robert Yonover — Ph.D. geochemist, volcanologist, North Shore big-wave…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1983,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/i-am-refocused-radio-225790/episodes/making-the-invisible-visible-dr-robert-yonover-on-inventing-the-see-rescue-streamer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio-225790/making-the-invisible-visible-dr-robert-yonover-on-inventing-the-see-rescue-streamer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}