Braving the Journey

On Braving the Journey this week I talk with my wife Tawnya Mathers about her side of the story in our marriage and what it has been like being married to someone that had an unhealthy relationship with Alcohol. How she learned to take care of herself and stay inside her own hula hoop. Be sure to download the free app Lived Support the show

Braving the Journey this week talks with Elizabeth Anne Kilpatrick.Elizabeth is in that glorious second half of life where as Brene Brown says, the Universe “grabs you by the shoulders and tells you, ‘I'm not f***ing around, use the gifts you were given.'”She has a Master of Technical & Professional Communication and has been teaching for Auburn University since 2003. She's also been in the social selling industry for 9+ years—most recently with Hugh & Grace.On January 2, 2020, Elizabeth stopped drinking, and now her biggest passion is sharing strategies to help women in midlife find health, wholeness, & JOY without alcohol!Elizabeth and I talk about boundaries and what its like to be sober when your partner still drinks. Be sure to download the App LIVED. you can follow Elizabeth @ instagram.com/elizabethannekilpatrick/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week I talk with Crissy Rodriguez about her journey of discovering self compassion and grace for herself. How Sobriety helped her create enough space in her life to take a deep look at herself and learn to lover herself more deeply. I believe we can all learn to have a more radical self compassion and to learn you are worth it!Checkout Crissy at InstagramTIKTOKDownload the free LIVED APP. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week I talk about Fear, what it is and how do we not let it control our life and choose to face our fears. Fear can be such a paralyzing  force in life, but if we have the courage to face it and begin to walk through it there is so much power on the other side. I want to help show you how to walk through your own Fear. LIVE APP (Download it is free) Check out the newest course of Fear. Email me to schedule a coaching call: Zach@bravingthejourney.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week I talk with Emily Lehmann the host of Lehmann's terms podcast about her recovery journey. What worked for her and why. We also dive into the controversial conversation of cannabis and does it have a place in people's recovery/sobriety journey or not.  We find ourselves getting to talk about how everyone can have a different journey to their own recovery. That there is not just one way. Emily  and I have an honest conversation about mental health, self-development, wellness and spirituality, discussing how they influence each guest's unique recovery journey. Inspired by her own recovery and wellness journey, Emily's mission is to annihilate the stigma around addiction, to provide listeners with the tools, guidance and motivation to help them navigate through their recovery and personal growth one day at a time.CHECK OUT THE LIVED APP FREEConnect with Emilyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1792381717596581/https://www.instagram.com/lehmanns_terms_/https://twitter.com/lehmanns_terms_Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week on Braving the Journey I talk with Therapist, Author, and motivational speaker Wendy Behar about her 24 year journey in sobriety. How she made the shift to go after her dreams. We talk a lot about boundaries and how to set them up and the value of self care. How to make sure you are taking care of yourself so you can fully show up in this world. Connect with Wendy:Instagramhttps://wendybehar.comLIVED APPIf you have not already downloaded the LIVED APP for free be sure to do it. Whether you want to quit, cut-back, or consider change with alcohol—learn from people who have done itSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

On Braving the Journey this week I talk with Katy Pelroy. Katy has been sober over a year from Eugene, Oregon. Cohost of the podcast DryHardPod, a podcast on navigating life after alcohol.  Katy and I talk about the beauty and benefits of sobriety, but also the real life hard struggles with it. How it can be messy and really challenging at times. That life isn't always going to be these perfect moments like we see on instagram of tiktok, katy get honest about the ups and down and the benefits of being sober has had on her life. https://www.instagram.com/katypelroy/https://www.tiktok.com/@katyissober@dryhardpod on Instagram//Spotify//Apple PodcastsBe sure to go download the amazing LIVED APP FREE. It is an amazing tool to help you along your sobriety journey.  https://lived.app.link/zach-mathersSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

On Braving the Journey Zach Mathers talks with guest Sarah Richardson about her own personal journey in sobriety.  They discuss the idea that everyones sober journey doesn't and shouldn't look the same. You have to be able to discover what works for you. Sarah also shares about her ups and  downs in her own recovery journey and learning that she is stronger then she ever thought she was. Check out:www.thesassysoberlife.com https://www.instagram.com/sassysobriety32/Download the ARLI app FreeJOIN 30 DAY SOBER CHALLENGESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks with Justine Whitchurch, 48 year old Mum of 2 with 8 years of sobriety. She had a near death alcohol addiction. Now the author of - 'Sobriety delivered EVERYTHING alcohol promised' which is recovery story using health and fitness as the foundation of my ongoing wellness.Justine is a  Sobriety and Fitness Coach - delivering  programs based on creating a structured health and fitness routine with the aim to create a life where you don't need alcohol. Be sure to check out everything Justine has going on Website www.justinewhitchurch.com.auInstagram: @jusswhitchurchDOWNLOAD FREE ARLI APPFor making changes big and small with alcohol, Arli is an app that brings you real answers from people who have been there.JOIN THE 30 DAY SOBER CHALLENGESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week on Braving the Journey I talk with Brendon Watt. Brendon shares his transformation from a struggling tradesman and single dad to a global speaker, Brendon Watt facilitates workshops all over the world empowering others to know that anything is possible, and that they are only one choice away from change. As well as being a speaker, entrepreneur, and business and life mentor, Brendon facilitates several Access Consciousness® programs. He is the co-author of the best-selling book, Relationship: Are You Sure You Want One? and is founder of the Relationship Done Different workshop series. Learn more at www.brendonwatt.com.www.instagram.com/accessbrendonwatt/Be sure to Download the ARLI app for Free. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey host Zach Mathers talks with guest Caleb Harris about learning to stop suffering in silence. Caleb Harris is an author, filmmaker, and blogger who currently resides in Enfield, Connecticut. He's best known for his recent story, Suffering in Silence: August 15th, 2003 and his popular documentary, HELP US. He also writes non-fiction, on subjects ranging from personal development to self-care tips on his blog Unpopular Opinions.Caleb shares with us his journey in sobriety and everything he has learned along the way. Follow Caleb atwww.instagram.com/calebhatescakeBlog: https://unpopularopinionsdots.com/Join the 30 Day Sober Challenge www.bravingthejourney.com/30daysoberchallenge Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

If you are someone or know someone that you think will never stop drinking or using, then this episode is for you. Rex share his story of overcoming a 27 year addiction. Rex ShadesEagle, has lived an amazingly blessed and gifted life. From humble beginnings in NJ to his current home in CO, Rex has lived a very unconventional, often difficult, yet exhilarating life. He was an active drug addict from 12 to 39, Heroin being his drug of choice. He is a child abuse/molestation survivor, a gang rape survivor, a 27 yr addict with 8 yrs clean, a sobriety mentor, a Spiritual Life Mentor, an Urban Shaman.He resides, usually, at his organic farm, “Barefoot Heathen Omstead” with his Beautiful wife Reina, his daughter, and all of their amazing dogs in Colorado.He works with addicts, alcoholics, or other men who are struggling with healing trauma, especially childhood and sexual traumaHe is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, a Certified Reiki Master, a Certified Ho'oponopono Practitioner, and a Certified EFT Tapping PractitionerHe is the author of the new book, Know Love, A Memoirhttps://www.instagram.com/rex_shadeseagle/Know Love, A MemoirSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week on Braving the Journey I talk with Therapist and Author Serge Prengel about learning how to make lasting change in your life. Serge Prengel is the author of "The Proactive twelve steps" a mindful program for lasting change. It is a more proactive and mindful alternative to the traditional twelve steps.  We talk about Trauma, Power of Choice, Learning to take a pause, and mindful change. proactive12steps.comhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1892482363/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week on Braving the Journey I share with you the vision and dreams for Braving the Journey for 2022.  I also talk about how to learn to create space and time to reflect back on the past and learn to dream and plan for the future. As a new year is here it is the perfect time to make some choice to see some positive growth in your life and your families. www.bravingthejourney.com/30daysoberchallengeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks with Jenn Linck about here journey to sobriety and its effects on her emotional and physical life. Jenn is a sober personal trainer and habit coach. We talk about how consistent and purposeful movement can help us move through our emotions. How to train yourself to have positive self talk. https://soberfitwellness.cominstagram.com/jennlinck_soberfitReminder: DRY JANUARY you can get the 30 Day sober challenge for FREE. https://www.bravingthejourney.com/30daysoberchallengeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey host Zach Mathers talks with Kristy Sarausky about how sobriety has so much more to do with emotional health and dealing with the root of it all. We talk a lot about how to develop self love and being ok sitting with your emotions. Kristy is a highly sensitive coach and adult educator who is passionate about breaking the cycles of generational trauma. She works as both a motherwound coach and as a recovery coach.Kristy helps others build safety and connection within, and believes that the greatest journey in life is the one we take to come home to ourselves.instagram.com/sobersoulmate www.sobersoulmate.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey host Zach Mathers talks with Shay about here journey to sobriety. Shay is a wife of 12 years. A Mom for 10, and  sober just over 19 months as of recording day. She started drinking at age 19. Went to her first rehab in 2010, she has been on this recovery journey for a while.. She feels like it's her duty to serve others by teaching them what she learned during her 16 year love/hate relationship with alcohol. We talk about what to do with the Holidays and how to handle stressful moments. https://www.instagram.com/shaysoberSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey host, Zach Mathers talks with Leanne Bayliss about her journey of sobriety. How her mental breakdown lead her to a place of facing her unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Leanne talks about the power of sobriety. How to handle relapse. She shares about her experience of losing friends, keeping friends and build new relationship. The power of being a sober mom. Be sure to checkout everything she is doing. https://www.instagram.com/soberlittlemotherredSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Kari Schwear is a Gray Area Drinking Expert, Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author that helps high performers move out of the gray areas in their lives so they can establish healthier boundaries. She founded GrayTonic, and the Question the Drink & Try Dry for 30 programs after her own experience as a former gray area drinker left her frustrated and confused with traditional programs. She wanted to create something for those in the in-between stage of socially drinking and severely abusing alcohol that didn't need recovery, but rather discovery.Kari is a co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestselling book, The Successful Mind, Tools to Living a Purposeful, Productive, and Happy Life. Kari has also been featured in the International publication, Best Holistic Life, and has been seen on CBS, ABC, Virginia Currents (PBS affiliate), I-Heart Radio, MSN radio, and multiple podcasts.https://www.graytonic.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karischwear/https://www.instagram.com/gray_tonic/https://www.facebook.com/kari.schwear/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

After 27 years of drinking. Feeling completely hopeless to the point of wanting to end his own life. Time Lodgen finds his path to recovery from the support of friends. Tim shares his journey to sobriety, what his experience was with a treatment center, and his journey from hopelessness to hope. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Doree O'Neal is #1 Amazon Best Selling author, an inspirational speaker, and a transformation coach. She specializes in helping women find the path to being a daring badass. She is a strong believer that we are on this earth to thrive, not just survive. Doree is a grateful, recovering, thriving woman that is ready to fulfill her life purpose of helping others.www.therealdoreeo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/doree.oneal/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Claire,  The Soberholic - is passionate about sharing the benefits of a sober life.​Normal life for Claire, was a bottle of wine each day - drinking to excess, then beating herself up about it.  It was impacting every aspect of her life – her work, sleep, health, energy and relationships. By using alcohol to mask some of her problems, it was just creating others. She was in a cycle of drink, regret, repeat.​Now, she is loving life, like never before.  happier, healthier and more energised than she had been for years.   so much more than sober – Claire is more active, more passionate, more fun and more HER!Skip to the good bit 3mins 13 sec www.thesoberholic.comhello@thesoberholic.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week I share with you all about the 30 Day Sober challenge. What is it. Who it is for. Why i believe in it so much. What each day is all about. Honestly it has been a passion project of mine and I am so excited to share with you all about it. CHECK OUT THE30 DAY SOBER CHALLENGESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

I talk with Karolina Rzadkowolska about unleashing a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after your biggest dreams. Karolina is the author of "Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You." She is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. Be sure to check out everything she has going on. https://euphoricaf.com/https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.af/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week I talk with J.T. Wahlberg about his journey to sobriety.  His unconventional approach to sobriety, his arsenal of awesomeness.J. T. Wahlberg wrote this book to help people understand what to expect when they decide to change their relationship with alcohol. He also hopes this book will serve as a warning to readers that if they want to end their addiction, they should do so in consultation with their doctor.J. T. lives in Port Credit, Ontario, with his fiancé, and he has “forgotten to drink alcohol” for the past six years.https://www.jtwahlberg.com https://www.instagram.com/jtwahlberg/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Jaime L. Mathews is the author of Sunroofs and Shoeboxes, a collection of the little nuggets of wisdom she has found in the little things of everyday life. Educated as a journalist and a holistic health educator, Jaime has had an eclectic career path that gave her the tool kit to become a mother. The journey of writing Sunroofs and Shoeboxes prepared Jaime for motherhood and helped her find the little nuggets of happiness when she was in the throes of having twin newborns. Jaime, her husband, and their five children live on a farm in California.website: https://thesweetlife.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaimeleemathewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeleemathewsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Overcoming porn addiction and gaining your freedom backSathiya Sam is a coach and speaker that helps men live with confidence and integrity. Arecovered addict himself,  Sathiya is the creator of DeepCleanTM – a research-based andBible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction. DeepCleanTM has helped everyone from college students to medical doctors regain control of their lives and walk in greater levels of freedom. He is married to his lovely wife Shaloma and based out of Toronto, Canada.Website - www.sathiyasam.comFree Recovery Guide - www.ultimaterecoveryguide.comThe New Man Podcast - www.sathiyasam.com/podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/sathiyamesamInstagram - www.instagram.com/sathiyamesamSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Nick Terry is the founder of breath of life recovery, breath work practitioner, inspirational interventionist, author and admissions Director with Maui Recovery. Nick raises his 2 daughters in Kihei Maui with his fiancé Paulina. Nick is passionate about his own personal recovery and has been clean and sober for almost 8 years. Nick is passionate about breath work, stand up paddle surfing, basketball, ice baths, and being of service in his community. Nick has dedicated his life personally and professionally to spreading a message of hope and altruistic light to all those still suffering from the darkness of substance abuse and mental health challenges.@breathofliferecovery808@breathoflife808Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Have you ever told yourself or had someone tell you that, you will never change.  Today I talk with author Nate Duke about his comeback story. Nate Dukes is an Author and Speaker but in his early twenties he was a business owner chasing success while dealing with a secret drug addiction.After constantly hitting rock bottom, hurting everyone close, stealing a car and going to jail, Nate went on a journey of changing his mindset and his decisions which helped him create his own comeback story.He quickly found that there were other people, just like him, who were stuck believing the lie that they'd never change.Through his book, onstage speaking, and personal coaching, Nate shares what he's learned to help other people make their own comeback.Website - https://www.youllneverchange.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/whoisnatedukes/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whoisnatedukes/Order Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/057888996XSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks with Tyler patrick. Tyler is a Licensed marriage and family therapist with a clinical practice based in Logan, Utah called Love Strong. He has dedicated his career to mastering an understanding of recovery from sexual addiction and healing from betrayal trauma. He believes that the men and women who embrace and live the principles of recovery do far more than get their lives back, they become the best kinds of husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. He's grateful to act as a guide and support to those who embark in the life transformation of living a connected lifestyle.Tyler is a public speaker and podcaster. He loves presenting powerful information along with personal stories when he speaks. He is the cohost of the Therapy Brother Podcast alongside his brother, Brannon.https://lovestrong.comhttps://www.facebook.com/love.strong.orghttps://www.instagram.com/love.strong.organization/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXaR4084r-Z_251xVdoyMFQhttps://therapybros.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Hey everyone I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has been listening to Braving the Journey. The week I share with you some of the direction that Braving the Journey is heading and a little about what the future is going to look like. Be sure to follow alongwww.bravingthejourney.cominstagram.com/bravingthejourenySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Andrew Wild's mission is to change the way this planet looks at and approaches addiction. And to tear down any stigma associated with that word. In his humble opinion “addiction” or distraction is everywhere. People are choosing to numb out or distract from themselves more than ever before in this plugged in society. Be it alcohol, drugs, porn, social media, dating apps, Netflix, food and over eating, Over working or people pleasing, you name it, Humans are over indulging to avoid actually feeling and processing their emotions and it's manifesting in the form of DIS-ease.Drew believes that, quite simply, the vice eg the drugs or social media or food is just a symptom of a deeper rooted problem. It's just the coping mechanism people have found works to suppress the hurt and pain of the past. And it works really well, until it doesn't. When we can stop looking through the lens of “why the addiction?” And start looking at it from “why the pain?” Or why the need to numb, we begin to find a more permanent solution to a very real global problem. Drew works with men and women who struggle to break free of their vices, who want to live a life of freedom without needing to lean on alcohol, porn, social media, pills, food, weed, drugs, or anything else holding them back that leaves them feeling regretful, empty and unfulfilled.He helps them to dig up their vice, rip it up at its roots, and guide them to reseed the programming so that it never shows up again.What separates him from other coaches is that he has lived the experience. He comes from the trenches of rock-bottom drug and alcohol addiction and because of this his clients experience permanent lasting shifts and learn to live what it means to be better than their bullshit and how to thrive whilst doing so.https://www.facebook.com/andrew.m.wild/https://www.instagram.com/drew_wild/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Joelie is a yoga teacher and meditation practitioner from London surrey. She traded in her fast paced corporate lifestyle to build a yoga and wellness centre around one year ago and knew alcohol had no space in this journey. She is 10 months sober and thriving. She is moving to Ibiza in July to continue building a life on her terms. Joelie uses her personal practise of yoga and meditation to help her process fears and insecurities that had been unprocessed by a lifetime of binge drinking and avoidance. She is sharing her sober journey via her Instagram @yogawithjoelie and supporting others via yoga classes and mediation. Her life mission is to help people transition into the most peaceful versions of themselves, working through the hard stuff and removing the mask. She never thought she could ever quit drinking but now she doesnt know how she ever had it included !https://www.yogawithjoelie.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Sarah Connelly is a heart-centred entrepreneur, captivating speaker, corporate consultant, life-long learner, mum to 2 boys and 2 fur-babies and she is happy AF.As the founder of Product of the Year in Australia, Sarah has worked closely with Australia’s top brands and retailers for the past 14 years, supporting them to build the profile of their consumer products. After her own eye-opening journey to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle, Sarah founded the Sober Upside website, now rebranded as Tapped In, in 2020. Her mission is to be the go-to hub for alcohol-free inspiration and resources in Australia, and to advocate for and support AF lifestyle choices.tappedin.com.auSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks with Jennifer Louise about her journey of overcoming trauma, shame and addiction. Jennifer now works to help other women step out of  trauma, abuse and addiction and restore SELF WORTH.Jennifer has an incredible story and heart to help others. This episode will make you laugh and cry. Give you hope for yourself or another that is stuck in addiction. Keep an eye out for Jennifer's new book coming soon "Bad. Girl" Jennifer Louise InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks this week with  JF Benoist. He is the founder and program manager of The Exclusive Hawaii, a non 12 step, holistic addiction treatment center. Benoist is also the author of the bestselling self-help book, Addicted to the Monkey Mind. Benoist’s specialty is teaching people how to quiet that negative voice in their head — and instead develop a powerful new mindset that creates long-lasting change.https://theexclusivehawaii.com/Addicted to the Monkey MindSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Have you ever felt like you have tried everything to get sober? Every-time you relapse you find yourself more frustrated that you can’t stop. I know for me personally I kept trying different ways.  Todays podcast Nate Rifkin talks about how he used Meditation to get sober. Nate has prospered by combining ancient mystical practices with modern strategies for living.Nate used  to be suicidal and drank alcohol every morning. He dropped out of college, went broke, bankrupt, and even worked on street corners waving around a sign.However, Nate learned a little-known spiritual discipline that helped him transform his thoughts, emotions, and financial life.Today, as a leader in the field of business, he has written marketing campaigns that have generated tens of millions of dollars in sales. He just published book called The Standing Meditation, and he’s currently training to be a Daoist priest and earn his Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine.www.naterifkin.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey this week talks with Tyler Matheny. Tyler  is one of the cofounders of YANA - an exclusive community of sober and curious people looking to move forward in recovery together. YANA’s mission is to inspire and empower people to live a happy and sober life. Prior to founding YANA, Tyler worked in marketing at several startups in NYC, San Francisco, and Austin, TX which is where he calls home.https://www.yana.company/https://www.instagram.com/yana.company/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks with Jan Cole about what it was like for her as a mother to watch her daughter go through 19 years of a drug addiction to finally overdose. The impact that had on her life and her families life.  If you are someone that has a child in an active addiction and needs to talk reach out to Jan. Know you are not alone in this. ejanetcole13@yahoo.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

On Braving the Journey this week I talk with Gillian from Sober Powered Podcast. Gill is a biochemist in the Boston area and is 16 months sober. Her passion is helping others free themselves from the drink and drink cycle by providing education on how alcohol affects our brain and causes addiction. She is the creator and host of the Sober Powered Podcast.https://www.instagram.com/sober.poweredwww.sober.powered.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talk with guest Michael Collins. Michael is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Quit Sugar Summit, as well as the past Chairman of the Board and current Board Member of Addiction Institute, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. Mike has been in recovery from substance-use disorder for over 35 years. Youtube: https://bit.ly/3oJDYRZFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/Website: https://sugaraddiction.com/thesugarquiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugar_free_man/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week looks a little different on Braving the Journey. I have no guest because it was on my heart to share with you more of my story and the direction that Braving the Journey is going. Hope you Enjoy!www.bravingthejourney.comwww.instagram.com/bravingthejourneySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks with Madison Williams. Currently in recovery, her sober date is 6/10/2019. Madison initially for sober because she hated who she was when she drank. Madison  thought getting sober wasn't going to change much but then it ended up changing her entire life for the better.The strength in her story is that it really is not unique and that's why she enjoys sharing it to let other people know that we're not alone in this."The strength in my story is that it is not unique. Just a human being sharing her story to help others realize they're not alone and that we do recover. That there is an amazing life on the other side of alcohol no matter what society or mainstream media tell you. I didn't drink everyday or even every week but when I did drink I often could not control myself and finally had a revelation that I was the only one who can make myself stop feeling this way. "It doesn't matter what you drink, or how much you drink, but what happens to you when you drink."www.instagram.com/redhaired_sobriety/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Blair is a wife and mom from Minnesota. After a long career as a binge drinker and party girl, she decided to retire.Blair removed alcohol from her life when her son was 18 months old. Throughout her drinking career she had a lot of moments that should have made her quit, but it was never an option for her. She thought her drinking was normal and that everyone was doing it. The difference was that Blair had a hard time having just one. She didn’t see the point.Once she became a mom, she gained a new responsibility and could no longer live the life she was used to. She tried to maintain it for a little bit, but she found herself drinking on weekends at home and alone. She thought she deserved it and that it was what mothers do. She soon found out, she was wrong.In February of 2018, after another typical weekend of drinking too much and another horrible hangover, she found a blog post that inspired her to start her alcohol-free journey. Since then, she’s been able to be present for her son and thrive as a wife to her husband of five years.In her free time Blair is pursuing her passion for writing. She blogs about her life on Instagram and is a writer for a parenting resource in her community. Blair hosts on the 1000 Hours Dry Parents Instagram page and will soon be writing blogs for them as well.Blair loves to make people laugh with her sarcastic and blunt personality, and she doesn’t take life too seriously. She says that if she can help one person by telling her story, that’s enough for her.@sobrietyactivist Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks with Jay Saxe about the narrative we tell ourselves and how to shift the narrative. Jay is 35 yrs old a Transformation Coach. Sober 4 yrs. Specialize in subconscious programming. Grew up in poverty and parents addicted to drugs and alcohol, now helps coach others. @saxecoahingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

This week on Braving the Journey I speak with Ryan Cain, he is president of Nashville Recovery Center, a recovery center offering clinical sessions, 12-step meetings, wellness classes, and other services dedicated to a life of recovery. A recovering addict, Cain’s passion for recovery and mental health led him to a career in behavioral services. Cain founded the Spero Group, which offers treatment centers, detox facilities and sober housing for men and women. Fundrecovery.orghttps://www.facebook.com/sobernashville/https://www.instagram.com/nashvillerecoverycenter/https://twitter.com/NashvilleRecov1Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks this week with Robert White. Out of gratitude for his own recovery from addiction, Robert and his family founded Any Length Retreat in 2012 to help addicted men and their families find lifelong recovery through community support and the application of the 12 Steps. Robert can empathize with the hopelessness one feels in active addiction. He took his first drink at age 12, and his alcohol abuse eventually led him to illicit drugs, such as heroin. After many failed attempts at recovery in various treatment centers, he plead guilty to a drug-related criminal charge spent 7 months in prison. By the grace of God, Robert found his Higher Power while incarcerated, giving him a renewed sense of life through the 12 Steps. His purpose in life, he realized, was to help other men emerge from the darkness and insanity of their own addictions. Robert’s personal values of community, family, compassion, and love are the foundation of Any Length Retreat’s treatment practices and are clearly visible in daily life at the facility. “My goal was to establish a family-like environment, where guests are free to be themselves, to heal and recover in the comfort of a loving home. There are no ‘patients’ at The Retreat. We are a family.”#RecoveredForLifewww.instagram.com/anylengthretreat/www.linkedin.com/company/any-length-retreat-and-recovery-homes/www.facebook.com/AnyLengthRetreat/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Amanda is a fitness model and certified wellness coach who overcame depression on her own terms after years of being guinea-pigged on anti-depressants, losing her parents and succumbing to addiction and self-harm led her to a ledge in a Canadian hotel room where she almost took her life. After a year and a half of self-discovery and making healthy changes in her life, she was decertified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) by the professionals that told her it wasn't possible. Now, she is passionate about helping others who struggle find balance and live their most fulfilling lives through her Happiness Boost program.IG: @amandawebsterhealthYouTube: www.youtube.com/amandawebsterhealthamandawebsterhealth.com Support Braving the Journey: https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Michael was born to a hyper-abusive drug addict mother who cut his finger off at 4 years old, a step-father you pray you never have, and a racist grandmother that pushed him into an identity crisis. By the time he was 9, his family was in poverty and often homeless all while being members of the Mormon Church. At twelve, he was adopted by his grandmother and quickly turned to drugs and alcohol to survive the continuing abuse. Despite multiple learningdisabilities and not graduating high school on time, Michael found success in Corporate America in his early twenties.However, success only made things worse. Michael found himself morbidly obese, high and drunk daily, and ultimately self-sabotaging everything around him. It was not until finding his inner power through his Mirror Moment and choosing to do whatever it took to work through childhood trauma that his life really began.Today, Michael Anthony is the author of the best-selling book Think Unbroken and is a coach, mentor, and educator for adult survivors of child abuse. Michael spends his time helping other survivors get out of "The Vortex" to become the hero of their own story and take their lives back. Michael hosts The Michael Unbroken podcast, teaches at Think Unbroken Academy and is on a mission to create change in the world.www.thinkunbroken.com@michaelunbroken Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Braving the Journey talks with Dai Manuel. He is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster & keynote speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach.Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. Nuggets of wisdom and inspiration to take action to be your best self are guaranteed when you connect with Dai!Website: www.DaiManuel.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/daimanuel Instagram: www.instagram.com/daimanuelDai’s gifts to help you make life more awesome:Join the free 28-day Whole Life Fitness Manifesto program and learn how to maximize your body, mind, and spirit in 30 minutes a day. www.joinwlfm.com5 Day Sugar Detox Resource & Challenge - www.daimanuel.com/sugardetox Ultimate resource (no sign up required) www.daimanuel.com/gift The 99 Bodyweight Workout Guide www.DaiManuel.com/99How to Develop a Positive Mindset www.daimanuel.com/positive-mindsetSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)

Arlina Allen is a Life & Recovery Coach, the founder of Sober Life School, and host of the award winning recovery podcast "The ODAAT Chat Podcast". She has been sober since 4/23/94, married for 23 years, and mother of two amazing boys. Her class "Reinvent-How To Rebuild Self-Esteem & End Self-Sabotage" is being taught to those who've suffered from low self-esteem, codependency, workaholism and many other issues. It is also being taught in the CA and AZ Prison System to help provide healthy coping skills to inmates before they are released. "We only allow into our lives what we feel we deserve, consciously or unconsciously. You can change what you believe and create the life of your dreams. Change your mind, change your life." ~Arlina Allen Links: Website -​ ​http://www.soberlifeschool.com Reinvent - Self Esteem Course ​http://www.selfesteemcourse.com Podcast ​http://www.odaatchat.com facebook.com/odaatchat Instagram: @odaatchat Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bravingthejourney/membership)