Powerless To Powerful, The Positive Side Of Addiction Podcast

Today we launched a new series titled, The Powerless To Powerful Interview Series, where we are connecting with people who are committed to serving the addiction recovery community. Today's inaugural session, Mark talks to Dr.Mark Lasko who is the executive director of The Samaritan Recovery Community in Nashville Tennessee. Samaritan has been providing addiction recovery for close to 60 years and in this session Dr Lasko discusses a vision that is not only shaping what Samaritan is all about, but lays a groundwork for ongoing support and care to, as we discuss all the time..... Raise The Percentages Of Men & Women Who Realize The Rewards Of Long-Term Recovery From Addiction. Enjoy this empowering interview. Until next time, be empowered! ~ Mark

The title sounds like a problem, right? A deservability problem like there is something(s) I am entitled to. What if I was to tell you, I am grateful God had another plan than what I had? Check out all we are doing at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til next time, be empowered! ~Mark 

When I began the outline for this session, I had 1 main point and 1 main lesson.... God had a different plan... instead of 1 lesson, I discuss 3. The 3 Lesson(s) I Learned About Recovery From My Dog(s). After you listen, go to www.powerlesstopowerful.com and get the free video series, "A Man's Quest For His True Identity". Enjoy today's session ~Mark

One of the myths about successful recovery is 'the God Of My Understanding'. Today's session focuses on the God Of Our Mis-Understanding..... Til next time, be Empowered ~ Mark Oh yeah, check out all of the empowering stuff like the FREE video series titled; A Man's Quest For His True Identity at www.powerlesstopowerful.com

Oh my..... there's one of those misunderstood words.... discover why in today's session. Then go to discover how to strengthen your recovery and supercharge your life because of your recovery at www.powerlesstopowerful.com Til Next Time, Be Empowered! ~Mark

Today's session covers 9 (of literally hundreds) of myths about success. I begin with 3 definitions: #1 Success: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose. #2 Myth: A widely held, but false belief. #3 Belief: The acceptance or state of mind that something is true.... and I am going to add, "whether it is or not".... hence the title of the session. I am willing to say the one thing men in recovery want to say but won't; "It's not in my nature to be powerless.... and I can assure you my brother, it's not in your either".  Enjoy today's session.... check out all the great stuff plus the FREE Resource I mention in this session at www.powerlesstopowerful.com Til Next Time, Be Empowered! ~Mark

Language is a powerful tool. As is the actions regarding the language! Enjoy today's session. Get the free video series titled 'A Man's Quest For His True Identity', plus something else that I can promise will strengthen your recovery. Check it out at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til next time, be empowered! ~Mark

Today's edition focuses on time.... no not the length of time in recovery.... although that really matters as does the quality of time and the quality of the life you are living because of that time. The most important space in time is the space between your thought and an addictive action...... again, 'the most important space of time' that is the foundation of success..... check out www.PowerlessToPowerful.com and til next time be powerful in all you do!!!! ~ Mark

The word 'why' is a question, right? But the word 'why' is also a statement of purpose. It means havin a reason, a vision for something. In the bible it says, 'where there is no vision, the people will perish'. Does perish mean to actually die, or could it just mean 'to lose heart'. So the question that is a statement of purpose.... Why Are You Here? Enjoy todays episode..... go to www.PowerlessToPowerful.com to get the free resource I mentioned. ~Mark

Let me give you a peek inside today's edition.... The definition of practice; the actual application, not just the theory..... oh crap, what does that mean? ACTION. Enjoy! Until next time... Be Powerful ~Mark Check us out at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com

This is the 'secret' of success! Enjoy! Check out www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til Next Time, God Is Calling Us To Be Powerful In All We Do! ~ Mark

The definition of 'CORE'; the central and most important part of something. Your Prayer Life should be your CORE Pillar. Did you know that there are actually 4 Parts Of Prayer? #1 is the 'ask' part!  There are 3 others... discover what they are in today's episode. Enjoy! Check us out at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til Next Time, Be Powerful In All You Do!! ~ Mark

The title speaks for itself.... enjoy! Go take the FREE CORE STRENGTHS Test at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til Next Time, Be Powerful In All You Do ~ Mark

A commitment is defined as: a dedication to a decision. A decision is defined as: cutting off all other options. Be Willing To Do More, To Become More To Have More To Serve More. Go take the CORE STRENGTHS Test.... it's FREE at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til next time.... Be Powerful In All You Do! ~Mark

And so it begins.... we have shifted our CORE Message to Relapse Prevention. The Science For Success is The Psychology Of Empowerment: The Psychology Of Empowerment is: principles that govern the process of gaining strength, confidence, and optimism. Begin With Who & Why..... Who are you willing to become? Discover the STRENGTH in Your Unique Personality. Take you FREE CORE STRENGTHS Test at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til next time... remember God wants us to be Powerful in all we do! ~ Mark

You are here.... the red star you encounter as you stand at the Big Picture Map at The Mall. But today, you are there because the weather outside is awful.... lightning, thunder, rain, a tornado warning... and you are just looking for a place to 'get out of the storm'. Today's edition focuses on 2 important items as you start Powerfully Authoring Your Recovery. #1 This is where you are #2 This is where you want to go Enjoy today's edition and check out the video titled 'What Do I Have To Do To Be Successful'. It is the foundation behind our new book we are finishing called,  Begin With Who & Why, The Science For Success In The New Age Of Addiction Recovery. go to www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til next time... be powerful in all you do ~ Mark

Do you remember the parable from the bible? In Matthew 25; "To whom much is given, much will be expected" Think about what that means to you as it relates to your recovery. Today's edition focuses on the idea that 'wanting to be given more', raises the stakes in the game because 'much will be expected'. I know much is expected of me.... because of that, I am giving away 500 copies of my new video book, Powerless To Powerful, The Great Awakening Of The Masculine Soul Field Manual. To get instant access and get one of the 500 copies... go to www.powerlesstopowerful.com Be someone from whom much is expected. Do More, To Become More, To Have More, To Serve More. Enjoy today's edition.... and until next time,  Be Powerful In All You Do!  Mark

Gratitude, like happiness is a 'present moment' emotion. You cannot be grateful in your past.... but you can be grateful for it. You cannot be grateful in the future... but you can be grateful for the future you are creating by the actions you are taking right here, right now. Today's edition focuses on being cultivating a grateful spirit because of your past, future and present moment actions in the 8 key areas we all must master. Grab something to write with and write on!  Remember Thanksgiving is not a date in time, it is a feeling of gratitude we can cultivate daily. When I say, "God thank you", I am affirming I am ready to have more to be grateful for.  Enjoy.... and remember, Don't Just Recover, Go From Powerless To Powerful! I did... you can to! ~ Mark Connect with us at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com

Can you define happiness? I can remember like it was yesterday when my counselor asked me, "Mark, what makes you happy?" Today's episode reveals the 3 things that are necessary for you to answer that. Remember, happiness is a 'present moment emotion'. You can't feel it in the past or in the future. Happiness is a satisfaction with life! Take your FREE Happiness / Satisfaction With Life Survey at www.Power;lessToPowerful.com Don't delay... it won't be available for long..... Til Next Time, Be Powerful In All You Do!! ~ Mark

Successful recovery is just like anything else in life... there is a price to pay.  Today's edition is focused on a message; Success is not for those who need it.... or even those who want it. There are plenty of men and women in those 2 categories. Successful recovery is for those who pay the price and DO IT! #1 Have A Vision #2 Create An Action Plan #3 Pivot and Adjust The Plan As Necessary #4 Persist Without Exception #5 Pray About t All Enjoy.... and til next time remember; Who you take your guidance from in both quantity and quality matters. Tired of the struggle? Take guidance from those who don't! Til Next Time Be Powerful In All You Do! Don't Just Recover, Go From Powerless To Powerful! I Did, YOU CAN TOO! ~ Mark

Today's edition helps you create a simple system(an easily understood, organized method of action) to build your_________ on. Fill in the blank with; Recovery, Personal Growth, Relationships, Finances, Physical Wellness, Mental Clarity, Nutrition, Recreation, Spiritual Connection. Today I have a vision of my ideal _________. The 5 Pillars is a system for success. Learn more at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Til next time.... be powerful in all you do. And remember... Don't just recover... go from Powerless To Powerful. I did, you can to. ~ Mark

God's grace is defined as; the free and unmerited favor of God. Today's edition explains why; Grace is a 2-part process and how important your part is. I also discuss the circle of prayer. We all have the 'Ask/Request' Part nailed, right? Learn about the other 3. Check out the free resource called; A Man's 7-Part Plan To A Powerful Recovery by going to www.powerlesstopowerful.com Til next time... be powerful in all you do and remember.... Don't just recover.... go from Powerless To Powerful. I am and you can too. ~ Mark

The foundation of everything is what you believe. Too many men give their beliefs permission to hold their future hostage.  We all have beliefs in our addiction and in our recovery.  Today's episode is all about the 4 Steps to build an unshakeable foundation under your recovery and under your life because of your recovery. Learn more about our 2.0 Men's Mastermind Group and how you can get 7 days of free mentoring/coaching at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com 4 Steps..... #4 is to surround yourself with men who can help you believe you can go from Powerless To Powerful. How can they? Because they have! It's not in my nature to be powerless.... and it's not in yours either. We were born in the image of a Powerful God..... and He is calling us to become the best and most powerful version of ourselves... in His image. Til next time, be powerful in all you do ~ Mark

Today's episode focuses on 3 basic questions to build a powerful belief system in your recovery & in your life because of your recovery. Learn it, live it, love it. Check out all we have happening and our men's mastermind group at  www.PowerlessToPowerful.com   Til next time..... Don't Just Recover, Go From Powerless To Powerful!!  ~ Mark

The title says it all.  Don't just recover... go from Powerless To Powerful ~ Mark p.s. you really ought to be part of the 2.0 Men's Mastermind www.PowerlessToPowerful.com

'X' marks this spot; This is the last episode in the series titled, The ABCs of Successful Recovery. Say (Y)es to the awakening yourself to the new possibilities and your unlimited God-given potential to become the best and most powerful (Y)ou! And whatever (Y)ou do, live with one of the 24 signature strengths.... (Z)est... which is defined as a great energy/enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause! Don't just recover, go from Powerless To Powerful!  Til next time, be powerful in all you do..... God wants (Y)ou to. ~ Mark Check This Out! You ought to be part of this! go to www.PowerlessToPowerful.com

From the Powerless To Powerful Field Manual & Study Guide. Every man has 7 Great Awakenings... this is #7 and is vitally important to understand. Here is the short version in 3 sentences: Self-worth, I Am. Self-confidence, I Can. Self-image, I Become. Have you joined the 2.0 Men's Mastermind? What are you waiting on?  We designed this for busy men like you who want resources to strengthen their recovery and supercharge your life in the 8 Key Areas Every Man Must Master. Check it out by clicking the link below. GO TO POWERLESS TO POWERFUL WEBSITE. Til next time.... be powerful in all you do! Don't just recover, go from Powerless To Powerful ~ Mark

"I thought I was just supposed to quit using, say I'm sorry and it will all be good. What's happening?" Most men don't understand that there are actually 3 Distinct Phases Of Recovery. Today's edition discusses the phases and several of the stumbling blocks associated with not knowing this information. There is a lot more to living a successful life in and because of your recovery than the 'don't use and go to a meeting one day at a time' mentality that most have. It's great advice.... but I wanted more so I found it. I am confident you are here because settling for 'clean and sober' as good enough is not what you want to settle for either. ****PLUS..... discover how you can get your hands on Power7, The 7 Secrets To Awaken Your Masculine Soul course.... this is powerful stuff that will help you discover your signature strengths, honor your core values, and understand the sequence of your personality colors that I can promise will help you become e the best and most powerful version of YOU in your recovery and because of your recovery!!!! Til next time, Don't Just Recover... Go From Powerless To Powerful!! ~Mark

Last edition was Empowering Relationships 101. This edition is like drinking water from a firehose. Contained within it is the foundation for success in your recovery and in your life because of your recovery.  The information contained in this edition is the foundation of everything I believe, and transformed my life and has the power and the ability to do the same for you. In today's edition, I go through a quick review of Empowering Relationships 101 Discuss the 2 most important relationships you need to nurture Help you understand how the Parable of The Talents applies to you in your masculine journey. Discuss the 8 Key Areas Every Man Must Master Introduce you to the concept of your uniqueness and the powerful unique combination of your Power7.  This is powerful stuff. Connect with me at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com Remember.... Don't Just Recover.... Go From Powerless To Powerful Enjoy~ Mark

Part 1 of 2 Part Edition. In 101 I discuss; *3 levels/types of relationships *Why relationships are one of the 8 Key Areas Every Man Must Master *What confuses most men about their relationships in recovery *The 5 Relationship Principles *Why praying for 'THIS' in your relationships won't provide 'IT'. *Understand the Power Of The MasterMind in relationships *The 2 MOST IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS to succeed in *What you must put at the center of all successful relationships *Why discovering your unique Power7 can accelerate success in all of your personal/professional/spiritual relationships.   ***See you next week for Empowering Relationships 102 Til next time, be Powerful in All You Do... and remember, Don't Just Recover... Go From Powerless To Powerful. I did, you can too.... ~Mark p.s. don't forget to check out the Power7 Video at www.PowerlessToPowerful.com

Powerful Day For The Home Team. I celebrated 22 years clean and sober. Today's edition I talk about 15 struggles..... but more powerful, discuss the solution! Enjoy this edition... Til Next Time... Be Powerful In All You Do! ~Mark

Having watched it for over 20+ years, I know that 'guilt' is a giant that can lead a man back to relapse and the pit of addiction. This episode we focus on using The 5 Pillars that every man should build his life on as a foundation to give us The Power To Overcome Guilt. Learn how to surround yourself with a brotherhood of men who have traded being powerless over their addiction for 'IT' being powerless over them and their families. For More Info Click The Link Below The Powerless To Powerful Men's Mastermind Til next time, be powerful in all you do and remember, Don't Just Recover, Go From Powerless To Powerful! ~ Mark

Be (w)illing to (w)ork your a$$ of to (w)in the battle. It's so (w)orth it! (W)e Don't Just Recover, (W)e Go From Powerless To Powerful. Be Powerful In All You Do! ~ Mark

I (v)owed to add so much (v)alue in this edition that you would remain (v)igilant to your (v)ision for being (v)ictorious in finding more of God's purpose for your recovery and for your life because of your recovery. Be sure and check out the (v)ideo series, The Great Awakening Of The Masculine Soul at the Powerless To Powerful Website. Til next time, be powerful in all you do. I Am A More Powerful Me Because Of A Most Powerful HIM! ~ Mark

This is (U)nfolding as a totally (U)nbelievable journey to (U)nderstand how (U)nigue and powerful the God beyond our (U)nderstanding created you to be when you make an (U)nwavering decision to be powerful in your recovery and powerful in your life because of your recovery. Check out The Great Awakening Of The Masculine Soul Video Series At The Powerless To Powerful Website. Til Next Time, God Is Calling You To Be Powerful In All You Do!! ~Mark

Here are the 'T' words... This is (T)ruly (T)ransformational Stuff. Thanks for allowing us to be part of your (T)eam!! Test, trust, trustworthy, truth, time, thrive, take ownership, try, and transcendence! Til Next Time... Be Powerful In All You Do. Check us out at PowerlessToPowerful.com ~ Mark

I do this (S)imply to provide and 'X'treme level of (S)ervice. I keep things (S)uper (S)imple and (s)erve those who decide to be (s)uccessful in their recovery and (s)uccessful in ther life because of their recovery. The foundation of my (s)uccess is the 12 (s)teps.  Enjoy ~ Mark

Today I talk about how it is you (R)esponsibility to create a new (R)eality. I hope this edition (R)esonates with you and helps you (R)ealize the (R)ewards of long-term (R)ecovery.   Be Powerful In All You Do!! ~ Mark

(Q)ualify yourself as someone who is on the (Q)uest of becoming the best and most powerful version of you in the (Q)uantity & (Q)uality of your recovery!!   Enjoy ~ Mark

(P)hase 3 (P)ossibility (P)urpose (P)rosper (P)illar (P)icture (P)lay (P)ivot (P)ersist (P)ray Thanks to my buddy (P)eyton for the ins(P)iration We don't just recover, we go from (P)owerless To (P)owerful ~Mark

 I Have (p)acked over 21 years (p)lus Ashley's 20 years of successful long-term recovery into 2 (p)arts. Today is (P)art #1. Here are the include 'P's (P)hases 1&2. (P)hysical abstinence. (P)owerlessness. (P)ossibility. (P)otential. (P)rogram. (P)riority. (P)ositive side of addiction. (P)rocess. (P)rogress. (P)itfalls. (P)rotect. (P)ersonal responsibility. (P)rinciples. (P)ersonalities. (P)eople. (P)erson. (P)ersonal growth. (P)hysical wellness & nutrition. (P)aths. It's a (P)lethora of information.... but (P)art #2 is coming and it is (P)owerful. I am going to talk about Phase 3, (P)ositive (P)sychology, Spiritual Connection & Life's (P)urpose and introduce you to the (P)ower7. Be (P)owerful in all you do ~Mark

In this edition I am extremely (O)pen-minded and (O)ptimistic. I remain (O)bedient to my intention to remain clean & sober (as I have for more than 21 years and Ashley has for more than 20) and realize that God is calling me to be a passionate, powerful (O)riginal! Be Powerful In All You DO!! ~ Mark

Do the (N)ext right thing, (N)ourish your mind, (N)urture your recovery, Listen (N)ow!!!! Be Powerful In All You Do? ~Mark

Today's edition is packed with (M)ore Powerful Stuff -The (M)iracle is a process. -Be (M)indful about your emotions -Don't (M)isunderstand (M)editation -(M)ental Clarity Is One Of The 8 Key Areas Everyone (M)ust (M)aster -Find Someone To Inspire You, Learn To (M)otivate Yourself -The Foundation Of Success Is Your Positive, Powerful (M)indset Be Powerful In All You Do!! ~Mark

#1 (L)isten #2 (L)earn the (L)essons #3 (L)ove your (L)ife Be The Best  Most Powerful YOU!

You'll have to listen.. this is (K)ickass!

Continuing our journey through purposeful and principle-based thought around a passionate purposeful life on the positive side of addiction. 'J' Day. Listen, (J)ust do it! You will find it extremely (J)oyful. Remember, we don't just recover... we go from Powerless To Powerful For more information go to PowerlessToPowerful.com

On today's episode, I am talking about positive powerful words that can strengthen your recovery and supercharge your life because of your recovery....... and here they are: #1 (I)nspire/ (I)nspiration #2 (I)ntegrity #3 (I)mpact/Impactful #4 (I)magine, create a vision for your #5 (I)deal life Addiction is struggle enough, don't struggle in your recovery. Get with someone who is (I)mpactful who can (I)nspire you to (I)magine you (I)deal life and live with (I)ntegrity creating it! We'd love to help. Learn more about The Next Generation of Recovery & Life Coaching and schedule your free session at PowerlessToPowerful.com

Today is 'H' Day. I discuss; #1 Higher Power & Higher Purpose #2 Honesty #3 Humility  #4 Happiness Connect with me at Powerless To Powerful

Today's edition I talk about  #1 (G)od #2 (G)rowth #3 (G)ratitude #4 (G)race #5 (G)et (G)oing as in, ACTION.  Successful Recovery is just like success in anything else.... it's not for people who need it or want it... there are plenty of those.. It's for people who (G)et into action and DO IT!! For more go to PowerlessToPowerful.com

Today I talk about: #1 Freedom #2 Faith #3 Feelings #4 Forgiveness #5 Future To schedule a free session with me and to find out more about our books/videos/downloads, plus The Powerless To Powerful 30-Day Challenge, go to The Powerless To Powerful Website