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It was the life everyone dreams of right?  To be with a famous Rockstar who graced us with unending hits from the James Gang and The Eagles, Joe Walsh delivered the goods to his fans and those around him.  His biggest fan, Kristin Casey gives us a glimpse into their lives, but more importantly, a deep dive into her addiction to drugs, sex, and rock and roll! Kristin’s book, “Rock Monster” My life with Joe Walsh goes granular with accounts of her life-changing experiences with this rock legend, Joe Walsh and is an instant best-seller! Journey with us as Kristin shares her life with us…. A very compelling reality

With the pandemic keeping everyone at home, and for the millions who have lost their jobs, isolation is at an all time high.  Isolation has been linked to increased depression, increases in domestic violence, and for those with addictions, increased risk of relapse.  In this episode Mark discusses ways to battle the isolation as we work through these stay at home directives.  If you have been feeling down, or have felt like using/drinking this episode will give you tactical ways you can do to win against the isolation.   Please subscribe to the Soaring In Sobriety podcast on your favorite podcast app.  A review would be awesome too!  Thank you.  Mark  

Alyssa Rocco is on a mission to create positive change in the world. She came to Handel Group seven years ago with a desire to change her career. After spending nearly a decade in the biotech industry participating in the launch of two successful life changing medicines for Cystic Fibrosis and Hepatitis C, she still felt like there was something missing in her life. After one session with a coach at Handel Group, she quickly discovered what was missing - she wasn't living true to her own dreams; she wasn’t happy; and she didn’t know how to become happy. This realization inspired a journey: Alyssa became a coach, changed careers, learned how to date honestly, transformed the dynamic in her family, navigated addiction, and confronted how to create and maintain great relationships in her life. She brings a deep understanding of The Handel Method to the work she does with her clients and students at MIT. Her analytical mindset and process-oriented nature led to her work in the Media Division, and most recently, to build, test, and launch Inner.U, Handel Group’s first digital course. Alyssa grew up in Boston and received her Bachelor’s degree in communication, film and technical writing from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and her Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Psychology. She is certified in process improvement techniques and six sigma practices. She is a dancer and practices 5 Rhythms dance. Alyssa lives in New York.   Inner.U Life Learn to Human Better with Lauren Zander's online coaching course, Inner.U LIFE, the online coaching course that gives you the tools to get yourself unstuck, wildly happy, and thriving where it matters most to you: your relationship to your SELF, CAREER, LOVE, BODY, MONEY, TIME, and more. From wherever, whenever. Get Inner.U LIFE for just $325 with your coupon. (regular price $650). Receive lifetime access with your subscription which includes: 12 audio coaching sessions from Lauren Zander, 1 free private coaching session with an HG coach, access to Inner.University and the 6-week coaching bootcamp with an HG Coach, 14 homework assignments, the interactive Promise Tracker to accelerate your accountability and track your promises and consequences. Get Started with your SOARINGINSOBRIETY coupon at: https://bit.ly/soaring-IU Talk to a human and see if Handel Group coaching options are right for you: https://bit.ly/soaring-consult On the web: HGLife.Coach Facebook.com/HGLifeCoaching On Instagram @handelgroup Alyssa Rocco Senior Coach | HGLife 617-877-7615 alyssa@handelgroup.com www.hglife.coach   Please subscribe to the Soaring In Sobriety podcast on your favorite podcast app.  A review would be awesome too!  Thank you.  Mark  

Jason Snyder knows the pain of losing family.  Journey along with us and hear the positive nature this warrior brings!  Jason has been sober 8+ years and has seen so much in his life and he is on a mission to remove the stigma surrounding drug addiction and alcoholism .   Jason is the Regional Director of Strategic Partnerships for Pinnacle Treatment Centers located throughout the United States.    

Today Mark discusses forgiveness and the importance of forgiving those who we feel have done us wrong, and the most important person to ask forgiveness from.  Help celebrate Mark's 19 years of sobriety today by joining the party.  Thank you for listening. If you want to be a guest on the show please contact Mark on our facebook page Facebook.com/SoaringInSobriety or on the website SoaringInSobriety.com.

Today's episode is focused recovery, and on creating a life worth living.  A life by design that requires thought, focus, and planning, not improvising.  Learn the tools to staying sober one-day-at-a-time.  Mark shares some of his personal struggles growing up and being locked up at age 9 and how he leads his life today.  Wake up that mentor inside of you and enjoy the show!    

Joe is a true success story not only in the recovery world with over 45 years of continuous sobriety, but as a successful CEO of a nationwide treatment center system.   Joe had to fight being incarcerated, thoughts of suicide, and repeated failures at treatment.  As Joe says.. Never give up!  You can do this and the miracle is right around the corner for you.  Joe has a great life, full of blessings.  A great wife, kids, and grandkids he loves to spoil.   We welcome Joe Pritchard to the show. For additional information on treatment options please visit - www.pinnnacletreatment.com  

Christopher Lee Falk began his foray into substance abuse at a very early age.  It was common for everyone around him to torch up, drink up, and gulp down whatever was in front of them.  This became the norm for him.  Listen to Christopher's telling stories of the struggle he went through to make it to a place where he loved life once again.  Now, a successful addiction specialist helping those in need and Father.  Christopher brings calm and perspective to this thing we call recovery.     "I’m a Person in Long Term Recovery & what that means to me is; I am Living a Fulfilled Life; Sober..."   Owner and Founder at All Recovery Rings Founder and Owner at All Recovery Coaching Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at All Recovery Coaching Owner and Founder at www.AllRecoveryRings.com

This is an interview done by Jason Rigby from Albuquerque Business Podcast.   I would like to thank Jason Rigby for an amazing time on his podcast and all the great questions he asked!!!   This podcast if from the Albuquerque Business Podcast with your host Jason Rigby who interviewed Mark Rickert. Each week Jason interviews leading local business leaders to inspire the vision and the spirit that is in every entrepreneur. Special Guest Mark Rickert. I love this interview we went brutally honest into addiction, recovery, and what it took for Mark to pull off the mask of hiding and move into the light of true success.  Mark's Bio: I am a second generation real estate investor and real estate marketing expert who looks for opportunities to serve my clients at every turn. It isn't enough to be average after coming from a young life of adversity. I learned about caring for others, honesty in all I do, and bringing results to my family, friends, clients, and peers.I bring a successful track record of locating multi-family value-add properties as well as luxury and non-luxury residences too.I'm a family and dog-loving adventurer, philanthropist and someone who bucks all the trends. When others go left, I go up and take others with me! CONNECT WITH MARK HERE:Youtube: https://youtu.be/X0rWqEgtGqYInstagram: http://instagram.com/MarkKRickertFacebook: http://facebook.com/MarkKRickertTwitter: http://twitter.com/RickertPGWebsite: http://MarkRickert.com Please go to www.abqpodcast.com where you can get show notes, resources, and links to everything we talked about today to help you navigate your journey as an entrepreneur and business owner in ABQ.

One of the most difficult things in recovery is dealing with the regrets and wreckage of our past.  How do we live a happy life knowing we have hurt ourselves, and others?  How can we ever forgive ourselves? In this episode of Sunday Serenity learn the tips necessary to not only move past our past, but to thrive in our future. 

On this episode of Soaring In Sobriety Recovery Podcast, Host Mark Rickert interviews Travis Chappel, owner of a successful water products company as well as an explosively popular podcast called, "Build Your Network." Travis has interviewed influential figures like, Grant Cardone, John Lee Dumas just to name a few! A great show.  Who Is Travis Chappell? Uber successful door to door sales Creator and host of Build Your Network podcast Married CEO Social media influencer  What drives your success To hit a different point in life Aspire to do more Mentors? John Lee Dumas Dad - Taught mindset and good spending habits Who would you like to interview who is no longer with us? Winston Churchill  What has been toughest challenges in your life? Passing of Father-In-Law from alcohol related issues Starting his business Why is networking important to those in recovery? It matters how we dress, groom ourselves, and how we speak    

Today…I have the Pleasure of introducing you to one very special lady. This woman is an accomplished and independent woman who knows struggle, hard-work, success, and the joy of motherhood. Growing up on the Navajo reservation she has a special perspective on everything Native American. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science and has worked at esteemed organizations such as, Stanford Hospital, Dauther’s of Charity Hospital System, a multi-unit hospital system where she was responsible for numerous departments that related to complex coding systems. In 2015 she transitioned out of healthcare and started up a real estate company with her husband earning her real estate license as well. She loves sports, cooking, gardening, her kids, grandkids, and of course her 3 furry doggies. Who is this special lady? Give a listen.

Motivational speaker Jim Rohn states that we are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with.  Today's show will discuss ways to build your recovery from drug and alcohol addiction by expanding your circle of influence or, SOI, Sphere Of Influence.  Join our facebook page and the discussion at www.facebook.com/SoaringInSobriety  

Robert Gilbert had it all going for him until he allowed Crystal Meth to enter his life.  He came from a good family being raised by a single Mother who worked hard to make ends meet.  Trying weed for the first time was not enough and then his high-school sweetheart turned him on to Meth, and his addiction monster was released.  Crime sprees to feed his habit, lockup, and all the while being a young parent was not enough to stop him.  It wasn't until he faced decades behind bars that he decided to turn his life around.  Now, with 5 years sobriety and a beautiful young family he is well on his way towards a productive life for himself.   Come with us and we journey into the life of Robert Gilbert and his transformation.   

Taking the time to mentor someone and to contribute to their lives is an important function of giving.  Many of us have the time, the experience, success to pass along wisdom to those coming up.  I believe mentoring is the next step of service.  Today I speak on that plus the topic on boundaries.   For years I have felt that in recovery you are not supposed to utter the words, I will NEVER drink or drug again.  To me...this is this a, “free pass card?”  Giving permission for relapses? We must set boundaries, immovable boundaries:   When to say yes and no Take control of your life Personal property line (fence) Keeps us in and from going out Set our own boundaries, not other people Gates – Access in and out Drinking/Drugging/Eating boundaries How do you learn to have these – Say yes to the right things and no to the wrong things – choices Don’t let others move your boundaries Immovable boundaries Key is to set the boundary and set the consequence for violating Know they are working when other people are getting frustrated because of your new boundaries Have a great Sunday!

Today’s show is going to be a tough one but should be looked at as a TORCH, A BEACON, A LIGHT OF HOPE.  As many of you know I came up through the 12 step recovery program of AA/NA and through the program and fellowships I haven’t found it necessary to take a drink, or drug, ONE-DAY-AT-A-TIME for 7,000 days today!  There is hope, lots of it!      Recovery News: Eminem Celebrates 10 Years of Sobriety on Social Media Read an email from an anonymous listener – Tales from the Abyss and Hope Read Touchstones reading Friendship with oneself Closing – We can be what we CHOOSE to be, a drug addict/alcoholic/food addict/sex addict/gambler, well….you get it. Once we detox and get away from the crap and get help from professionals where needed we then choose.  We can have an amazing life!  Regrets will still be there but we can’t change the past and we don’t know if we will be here tomorrow.  We have NOW.  Now to make the choices that will make ourselves proud.  The choices that will bring others back closer to us.  It is very real and possible. 

With the mantra, "What Else Can I Do For You?" Tony Grebmeier saved his life, his business, and his marriage as he grabbed a hold of sobriety in 2008.  This incredibly gifted, authentic businessman, has built his company, "Shipoffers.com" into an Inc. 5000 winner going for what could be a 5th year in a row!  Tony delivers the goods in this interview about mindset, fulfillment, and a life where he has come up from the ashes.  Don't miss this captivating story as he drops boulders of great information for anyone IN sobriety, or not.   www.tonygrebmeier.com  www.shipoffers.com  www.drainersanddrivers.com/home

Fear resides in many forms.  We can be scared of the dark, scared to fly on an airplane, scared to be a top producing sales professional or businessperson.  Scared to leave the arms of our favorite drink or drug.  Fear can be everywhere and be very cunning.  Do you want to rid yourself of fear or at the very least reduce your fears?  If so, listen to this episode for tactics and strategies so you can WIN! Sign up for my top 10 tips to staying sober at www.soaringinsobriety.com 

You are on a journey that is also about lifestyle changes.  Like exercise, it takes commitment and tenacity to win!  We are not victims once we are clean.  We are choosers.  Here Are Snippets From My Guide, "Top 10 Tips To Staying Sober" In this part 2 episode I examine: Goal setting Understanding what it takes to achieve your goals Financial goals and relapse prevention The "A" word.......Accountability Your powerful sobriety schedule Changing your sphere of influence Positive mindset and affirmations Quotes of importance The importance of attitude...The OTHER "A" word that is vital to your success You can download your very own copy of the Top 10 Tips To Staying Sober at www.SoaringInSobriety.com when the pop-up asks you to register.  Enjoy!

Joseph's journey took him from the streets of Albuquerque to jail and back.  Having started young with drugs and living the gang life propelled Joseph into a life he never dreamed he would live.  This is a story of a good childhood that morphed into a depression, drugs, anger, rage, and all the way back to freedom.  Listen as Joseph gets real and allows us into his life.

Getting sober is a victory we humbly celebrate one-day-at-a-time and day-by-day we piece together a life we only once dreamed of.  Sometimes though something still seems to be missing as we struggle financially to reach new heights that seem to just be out of reach.  Success is not a destination but a duty to ourselves to be the best we can be.  Listen for the next 20 minutes and go on a journey towards a better financial life for you and your loved ones.  Learn how to be rich! 

Get your morning or end your day with a positive mindset with BK Shivani  - For more information Youtube search "BK Shivani English"  Nick went from solidly in the drug/alcohol scene and moved to a life in AA, fitness, grind, grit, and moving on to help others in recovery.  Nick loves music, dogs, his girlfriend and most importantly at the age of 26, (2 years ago as of 2017), he celebrated his sobriety.  Having come from a place where he felt like he never fit in, now Nick shines when he enters a room.  We thank him for taking time for coming on the show. 

It has been a very emotional past month and I wanted to share with you some of my journey.  Also, one of my favorites, Mr. Earl Nightingale imparts wisdom from way back in the day about what our minds can conceive and believe, our minds can achieve.  I am happy to be back and thanks for all the well-wishes!  All is good!

You are on a journey that is also about lifestyle changes.  Like exercise, it takes commitment and tenacity to win!  We are not victims once we are clean.  We are choosers.  Here Are Snippets From My Guide, "Top 10 Tips To Staying Sober" In this part 1 episode I examine: The sobriety stages of change The Top 10 Choices That Are Mistakes - According To Mark Rickert's Experiences   You can download your very own copy of the Top 10 Tips To Staying Sober at www.SoaringInSobriety.com when the pop-up asks you to register.  Enjoy!  

Listening to others while they speak shows respect and can help you in your life, and even in business.  Brian Tracy authored a book titled, "The Power Of Charm" and it is all about being in the Now, and present when those around us tell us about their lives and events.  We don't fool anyone when we act like we are listening but we are not.  Practice listening.  This episode is dedicated to my 103 year old Grandmother who we just lost a couple of days ago.  Have a great week everyone.

Listen as Brad reveals what its like to be living a life of fear at the age of 3 and beyond.  Fear for his life from those that should have been loving on him.  By age 16 he was involved in drugs and alcohol and his life was already on a downward spiral.  See how this hero for kids now turns his attention towards himself to heal, and then others.     www.seaversracing.com  

Listen as Amy gets REAL and shares her story of, Getting Dirty AND Staying Clean. Growing up in Beverly Hills, Amy Dresner had it all: a top-notch private school education, the most expensive summer camps and even a weekly clothing allowance. But at 24, she started dabbling in meth in San Francisco and unleashed a fiending addiction monster. Soon, if you could snort it, smoke it, or have sex with, she did. Smart and charming, with daddy’s money to fall back on, she sort of managed to keep it all together. But on Christmas Eve of 2011, all of that changed when, high on Oxycontin, she stupidly “brandished” a bread knife on her husband and was promptly arrested for “felony domestic violence with a deadly weapon.” Within months, she found herself in the psych ward–and then penniless, divorced and looking out on a court-ordered 240 hours of community service. For the next two years, assigned to a Hollywood Boulevard “chain gang,” she would sweep up syringes (and worse) on Hollywood Boulevard as she bounced from rehabs to halfway houses, all while struggling with sobriety, sex addiction, and starting over in her 40s.  

The definition of SERVICE is the action of helping or doing work for someone.  Part of my service work consists of doing this weekly podcast to bring you inspiring stories of other addicts/alcoholics/over-eaters all built around hope, inspiration, motivation, and positive messages positioned with a desire to plant seeds, seed of sobriety and recovery. The other part of my service work consists of taking AA/NA meetings to the Jails and Juvenile detention centers in my area on a regular basis.  Today's show is on getting into action and service to help you!  Listen as I discuss the one of my emotional visits to a local jail

It’s a new year, 2017 behind us, another year closed out.  For many 2017 represented a year of triumph, the year they quit doing drugs, drinking, and overeating.  For some it has been a year with another year of great sobriety and learning.  Many of us have done quite well without goals, and some with written goals.  For me, written goals are the way to go.  Did you know that only 3 in 100 have written goals,  and if you do have written goals that are reviewed and updated on a weekly basis, you are 42% more likely to achieve those written goals than if you just had them in your head?  According to Brian Tracy if you have written goals this is the “Master Skill” of success.  Learn the secrets of achieving your dreams in life by the simple act of goal planning and writing them down.  Happy New Year friends!!

We have been given so many gifts in our lives.  Ordeals to gifts.  Fights to Blessings.  Spend a few minutes with me today and let's examine what gifts we were given.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays friends!

Jose began drinking when he was just 5 years old and at that time was a badge of honor in his family.  With age came older problems of gangs, crime, drugs, and more drinking.  Jose always knew he wanted more but with pride running high and himself running high he spiraled down for decades.  Finally, with the moment of clarity we all seek he decided to join the fellowship of "zombies" at an AA meeting.  At first he did not like it and decided to do some more research.  After thinking he could drink and drug successfully he went on a tear and this ripped his life apart.  Hear the harrowing journey of this great man.  A journey of sorrow, sadness, and isolation.  Listen to the very end for heartfelt promises from Jose!  Sorry for a couple of technical glitches with Skype.

Today’s Interview – Bryan Falchuk –  Author of the book “Do A Day”, Motivational speaker, Inc. magazine contributor, marathoner and very importantly, a Dad. Bryan Falchuk overcame adversity, lost nearly 100 pounds, ran a marathon, dramatically changed his diet and created an approach to help others live a better life, every day. That way is Do a Day. Like so many people, Bryan has faced challenges in life, like obesity, depression, work stress, the responsibilities of parenthood, the potential of losing his wife to illness, and more. And he struggled, like anyone else. Through that struggle, Bryan learned the secret to not just overcoming any individual challenge, but creating a life of achievement, happiness and harmony.  Join me as we enter Bryan's fascinating world of overcoming.

Fear - This holds us back from so much and we need to understand deeply and overcome it in order to achieve the next step in improving our recovery, sobriety, business, health, and life!  But what is fear?   Focus - If you look at anyone who is successful they also have a trait called focus.  Have you ever wondered what separates the successful from the unsuccessful in life?  One thing is focus. Success - We all want success and most quickly.  Sadly, it doesn't work that way.  Doing something that moves you towards your sobriety goals, business goals, health goals done consistently will yield the results desired.   This episode will help you learn about each of these traits.  To your success!      

In this episode you will get to know Chris Salem, motivational speaker, radio show host, sales motivator, and former alcoholic, drug addict as well as a recovered anger addict.  Learn how Chris went from near suicide to a top performing prosperity coach teaching other how to get to the next level in their life.  Great tips on sobriety, positive mindset, all build around strong recovery.  

In 1946 there was a film release of a critically acclaimed holiday classic titled, “It’s A Wonderful Life.”  This movie mirrors many of our lives before sobriety, unhappy, ungrateful, restless, irritable, and discontent.   Today's episode is about divine intervention and help.  To do for us what we could not do for ourselves. It's a story of change, appreciation, and gratitude. Happy sobriety and Happy Thanksgiving!!!   My prayers go out to all those who still suffer!  

For some of us though the holidays can be a time of, loneliness, sadness and depression, and there are times that the season is anything but joyous.This can lead to increased risk of relapse. With the right plan and mindset, we can enjoy our time with friends and loved ones! This episode gives you tips on relapse prevention and ways to cope with the holiday season.  If you do feel sad please reach out for help.    

Freddy was twelve years old and confined in the holding cell of Los Angeles juvenile when he discovered the world of tattoos.  It was an older boy who walked in covered in tattoos and he was in awe and wanted to be a part of what he saw, gangs, drugs, tattoos, and the wild life in black and gray.  Take a trip with Freddy as he describes his childhood and life behind bars, and in sobriety.  

Stewart's road was one of being the life of the party, to jail, and back from the abyss.  He decided to get sober for him, not for anyone else and it has been a beautiful road the past years for him.  He is a proud member of AA and hails from our neighbor to the North, Canada.  Stewart believes that Sobriety isn't easy, but worth it!  AskMe4MyHelp.com 

What does sobriety from all mood altering substances and boxing have to do with one another?  Both are a fight and dropping your hands is a game over move.  In this episode we talk about ways to stay in the fight and win the fight through sponsorship, coaching, listening, and executing successfully, one-day-at-a-time.  Protect Yourself At All Times for fantastic recovery from drugs, alcohol, overeating, gambling, shopping and more.  

Adam Jasinski, $500,000 winner of the CBS show, Big Brother 9 shares his tales of going from TV star to a convicted felon.  It was in 2009 where Adam's world was about to change when he took some of the winnings from Big Brother and he bought large amounts of Oxy for sale and distribution.  The real Big Brother was watching and busted Adam for sale/distribution as well as tax evasion.  Adam spent 4 years in federal prison.  Amazingly, Adam has turned his life around and is sober.  He has written a book titled, "My Kids On Drugs, Now What?"  We are honored to have Adam on the show today!

We need to stick to the basics or we lose sight of who we are and where we came from.  It's about recognizing that we cannot "successfully" engage in the behaviors that once gave us comfort, that is until we were nearly destroyed by them.  Higher power in the morning, evening, gratitude, fellowship with other positive people, listening to positive message.  If in 12 step, doing the step work and working with a sponsor.  Meetings help too!  I don't speak for any 12 step program.  I am a normal guy that got sober on 12 step and know there are many ways to achieve excellent sobriety.

Who is Sean Mulroney? Sean is from St Louis, Missouri and is one of the heaviest men in the world!  At his heaviest, Sean weighed 680 pounds but not now, no! Having piled on weight all throughout his twenties, Sean was battling alcoholism and drug addiction throughout many years of his young life as well, but the food was about to present the biggest challenge.  Every day at lunch it was Supersize Big Mac meals followed by a vast Mexican or fried chicken dinner - all washed down with two liters of sugary soda. At the peak of his unhealthy lifestyle, Sean was so heavy he could barely walk, and was constantly at risk of contracting heart disease and diabetes. In December, Sean decided that he had enough! Enough was enough and Sean vowed to lose at least two thirds of his body weight so he could be more active for his beautiful children. He has three daughters, and the weight he has already lost is around the same as all of them combined. We are proud to call Sean a friend of the Soaring In Sobriety recovery podcast and his story will inspire you!

Dan Rothweil is a highly successful entrepreneur who is CEO for his products development company called, D Squared Product Development.  He is a creative inventor having appeared on the highly successful show, Shark Tank.  He is always looking for that next big thing to help bring value to people, and change the way they do life. Dan is a graduate from San Diego State where he studied Electrical Engineering and Dan holds a Masters of Science degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.   

Mark Corner went from sleeping on park benches to over 15 years of sobriety.  Mark is a Philanthropist, caregiver for his Mum, and he inspires others through his passion for living life to the fullest!  Mark is from the U.K. and has a unique perspective on recovery.

The shopping cart.  One chance encounter with a piece of paper which got stuck in the shopping cart wheels would change Tom’s world!  Learn to how Tom B took control of his life in 12-step recovery, and is now a mega success in his personal life, and his business life too.  Listen as Tom delivers tips to staying sober, improving your current recovery, being a winning employee, and how to thrive as a business owner.  

Chris shares is life as a 3rd generation farmer and how he chased the booze along with his solid work ethics.  Today, Chris is a successful farmer and Business Manager of the Humboldt Broncos hockey in Canada.  His approach to coaching is Coach with love! A true inspiration of recovery, as well as business success.

Dr. Lori Shemek shares with you taking your recovery to the next level with proper nutrition and exercise.  Her life's work and blending of psychology and nutrition has been focused around optimal health through movement, the reduction of inflammation, and mindset techniques.  She is a best-selling author, speaker, and health coach. 

Rising from the housing projects of New York to a celebrated leader in the real estate industry is all about hard work, focus, and his ever-important sobriety first attitude.  This is a rags to riches story of a, one-day-at-a-time mindset leading to mega success!   As the author of the book titled, "The Sales Playbook" he mentors others in and out of sobriety about ways to be a top-producing sale professional as well living an amazing life in sobriety.  

Lisa Boucher is the author of Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture, a speaker, and an inspirational life coach. After short stints where she trained polo horses, worked as a flight attendant, hairdresser, and bartender, she realized that the time to implement serious change had arrived. She gave up drinking, revamped her life and settled in as a registered nurse where happiness became a way of life. For the past twenty-seven years, Lisa has worked with hundreds of women to overcome alcoholism, live better lives and become better parents. She was prompted to write Raising the Bottom when after twenty-four years of working in hospitals, she realized that doctors and traditional health care offer few solutions to women with addiction issues. She is now dedicated to helping women from all walks of life find peace and fulfillment in life, not in a bottle. An author of five books, she holds a BA in English, and is the mother of twin sons. She currently resides in Ohio with her husband.

Brian Cuban is an author whose #1 best-seller, The Addicted Lawyer details his addiction, rise/fall of becoming an attorney, and is a journey through darkness, light, and hope. Brian has also authored another best-selling book titled, “Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder,” chronicles his first-hand experiences living with, and recovering from, clinical depression, eating disorders, drug addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Brian speaks regularly about his recovery and breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. Brian has appeared on national talk shows such as the Katie Couric show discussing the above issues. Brian also writes extensively on these subjects. His columns have appeared on CNN.com, Foxnews.com, The Huffington Post and in online and print newspapers around the world.

Take your recovery to the next level with the Soaring In Sobriety podcast.  Mark Rickert and his guests bring you sobriety mindset, tools, and tips.   We will talk sobriety, business, success, real estate, finance, as well as positive motivation.