In this powerful episode of the SuperSelf Podcast Series, Pete Ferrari sits down with Ty Gipson, entrepreneur, speaker, and resilience-driven leader, to unpack a life story defined not by limitations, but by choice.

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, Ty endured multiple organ failures, dialysis, and three life-saving transplants, including kidneys donated by his mother and wife, and a pancreas from an anonymous donor. Instead of adopting a victim mindset, Ty chose a philosophy he now calls “No Options” which is a way of living that rejects excuses, embraces responsibility, and finds purpose through adversity.

This episode is a raw, honest conversation about resilience, mindset, leadership, gratitude, and why helping others may be the most powerful form of healing there is.

Episode Highlights:

• 05:10 Early insulin pump technology

• 11:20 Life without diabetes—12 years of borrowed health

• 16:40 The No Options mindset explained

• 19:30 Ty’s 3-Step Mental Framework

• 27:00 Small wins, momentum, and lifestyle change

• 31:15 Why telling your story matters more than you think

• 34:45 Organ donation & changing lives through vulnerability

• 36:10 Where people really go wrong—and how to reset

Key Takeaways:

• Adversity does not define you, your response does.

• A “No Options” mindset eliminates excuses and forces growth.

• Small steps build momentum, and momentum changes lives.

• Gratitude transforms survival into purpose.

• Sharing your story can save lives - literally.

• Giving back doesn’t require money, status, or perfection, just presence.

• Helping others often heals us more than anything else.

About the Guest:

Ty Gipson is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and resilience-driven leader best known for his No Options philosophy.

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, Ty has survived kidney failure, dialysis, and multiple organ transplants, including kidneys donated by his mother and wife, and a pancreas from an anonymous donor. Rather than seeing adversity as a limitation, Ty turned it into fuel for leadership, business ownership, service, and impact.

He is a Small Business Owner of the Year, recipient of the Service to Mankind Award, and an active leader in youth development through the Boys & Girls Club of America. His mission is simple but profound: help people reclaim control of their mindset and realize they are far more capable than they’ve been told.

Connect with Ty Gipson

• Website: https://tygipson.com

• Podcast: No Options

• Twitter: https://x.com/ty_gipson

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-gipson-336b84b/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tygipson1/

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