{"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":"2026-09-23T06:21:19.315950+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio-225790"},"episode":{"title":"Rise & Climb: Ben Barbic on Turning Pain Into Purpose, Discipline & a New Life","slug":"rise-climb-ben-barbic-on-turning-pain-into-purpose-discipline-a-new-life","published_at":"2026-09-20T17:56:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio-225790/rise-climb-ben-barbic-on-turning-pain-into-purpose-discipline-a-new-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio-225790","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-climb-ben-barbic-on-turning-pain-into-purpose-discipline-a-new-life--75262687","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75262687/ben_iarr_pod_final.mp3","summary":"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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support . Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetwork Thank you for your time.","meta_description":"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 wi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1559,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/i-am-refocused-radio-225790/episodes/rise-climb-ben-barbic-on-turning-pain-into-purpose-discipline-a-new-life/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/rise-climb-ben-barbic-on-turning-pain-into-purpose-discipline-a-new-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}