The Healing Beyond Recovery Podcast

About the Episode: In this episode, I interview Maureen Towns. She is the founder and owner of Maureen Towns Consulting, a consulting company designed to help families struggling to care for their loved ones with mental health and addiction issues. Her own family's struggles with mental illness and addiction transformed her approach to communication, boundary setting, and advocacy, and ultimately led to positive relationships and freedom. Her work with families inspires them to rediscover themselves within chaotic and challenging situations. If you are a parent to an addicted child, this will be right up your alley. But if you are a child of an alcoholic or addict, you'll benefit as well. Maureen's keen awareness and skill help people navigate the often codependent and boundary-less relationships which many of us with family members suffering from addiction face.    Takeaways from the episode: The difference between setting a boundary and creating a rule How to work with the deep-seated fear of something terrible happening to your child or parent How to take steps to reclaim your own life again How the pain of having an addicted child or parent can be the gateway to your own healing and transformation Maureen shares her own personal story of the challenges she faced with having four children who struggled with addiction and mental health conditions and how the pain broke her wide open to help her walk her own journey to find healing for herself, her children, and now, the clients she supports. About Maureen Towns: Maureen published her first book Broken Open in 2021 and hosts a podcast by the same name. She has been a featured guest on other podcasts including Reframe Your Life, Science with Soul, Life in Recovery, The Bubble Hour, Authentic Talks 2.0, Empowered and Authentic, and Hope Motivates Action. Speaking Topics include Stepping off the Emotional Roller Coaster, How to Create and Stick to Boundaries, and Self-Care in Chaos.   Maureen Towns BScN, MA is a family consultant with over 25 years of nursing experience in both public and private healthcare across Canada. Fueled by the lasting positive impact on the many families she has already helped, her mission now is to bring that wholeness, healing, and freedom to families across the world.   Connect with Maureen Towns: https://maureentowns.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parentteenadvocacy www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-towns-bscn-ma-77457b71/ www.instagram.com/maureentowns/ Check out Episode 27 with Dr. Porter as I mentioned in this episode. Where Ancient Practices Meet Modern Technology to Optimize Your Brain & Improve Your Mental Health in Recovery w/ Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD Click HERE to Get Your 15 Day Free Trial of BrainTap!   MIKE GOVONI'S 1:1 HEALING BEYOND RECOVERY COACHING PROGRAM Visit www.mikegovoni.com if you are looking to take your life in recovery to the next level. My 1:1 Integrative Holistic Recovery Coaching program is designed to take a root cause trauma-informed approach for you to feel and live your best life in recovery. Many people suffer for a long time in recovery; feeling like something is still missing and never feeling comfortable in their own skin. Not to mention struggle in relationship and continue to trade one addiction for another. Learn what's at the root of what is keeping you stuck so you can start taking steps to be who you are meant to be. Book a complimentary call by completing the questionnaire and clicking HERE! I'd be honored to connect with you and see how I can support you on your path of recovery and healing. Connect with Mike to learn how you can take your life in recovery to the next level. INSTAGRAM: @mikegovoni FACEBOOK: @MikeGovoni23 YOUTUBE: Healing Beyond Recovery with Mike Govoni

Summary:  Here to share how essential it is to address your brain and nervous system health so you can feel your best and live your most happiest, healthiest most impactful life in recovery. In this episode Dr. Patrick Porter and I discuss the science behind brain optimization and how ancient practices that many civilizations were integrating into their everyday life is more applicable today than ever before when it comes healing and balancing your brain. Dr. Porter has taken the five practices he believes most in and combined them into a piece of technology in which he created called BrainTap to optimize brain function so you can feel your best. The five practices that Dr. Porter has brilliantly combined into this unique device are meditation, self talk, music, frequency and light. He says when these five are working synergistically they have the power to influence brain wave states and increase neural plasticity; the natural ability for the brain to re-wire itself to create more healthy connections that transfer into your everyday life. Dr. Porter shares how being the son of an alcoholic was a complete gift after his dad found the power of meditation from a local priest that forever changed his life. As a result his dad taught all nine of Dr. Porter's siblings. Which profoundly changed Dr. Porter's life and birthed his life's work to become a doctor and highly successful entrepreneur.  In this episode you will leave with having learned:  Why it's essential that we need to shift from the surviving brain to the thriving brain if we want to improve our mental, physical and emotional health.  Why meditation is the super power when it comes to recovery and healing and addressing the root cause of addiction which is a dysregulated nervous system.  We talk about why learning about brain wave states and how to balance them is critical to transforming past negative thoughts and reactions to more healthy ones of empowerment and freedom.  What it means when you “feel stuck” and how to become unstuck by addressing your brain state.  Why sleep is so important—for example most of your neurotransmitters that support your brain are made right in your gut during high quality sleep and to feel good, getting proper sleep in a must.  Why positive self talk is so important - in fact Dr. Porter shares the research shows we can change over 2,300 gene expressions with our self talk alone.  How the research taken from some of the most ancient practices and when combined in one system which is what Dr. Porter has done in his new new BrainTap device can supercharge your brain and get you on the fast track to health and healing.. I'm going to second that.. I use  Brain Tap once and sometimes twice a day and I notice a big change in my sleep, relaxation and the beliefs I tell myself. It's a super cool technology  And one thing I find really fascinating Dr. Porter shares with us how being the son of an alcoholic was a huge blessing and how it lead him to his greatest discoveries and the work he is does today supporting others.  About Dr. Patrick Porter:  Dr. Patrick K. Porter, PhD is an award-winning author, educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker. With 30 years of experience operating the largest self-help franchise, he has become a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry, having sold over 3 million of his self-help products worldwide.  Dr. Porter has produced an arsenal of nearly 700 audio-recorded motivational programs and creative visualization processes, and has sold more than 3 million books and recordings worldwide. He has devoted his professional career to developing successful methods that empower people. He has personally instructed more than 35,000 people in personal improvement. He earned his doctorate degree from Louisiana Baptist and has been features on NPR, The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, People, Entrepreneur, and INC, as well as ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and the Discovery Channel and more.    Links:  https://www.facebook.com/braintaptech   https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter   https://www.instagram.com/braintaptech/   https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/   TEDx Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter   MIKE GOVONI'S 1:1 HEALING BEYOND RECOVERY COACHING PROGRAM Visit www.mikegovoni.com if you are looking to take your life in recovery to the next level. My 1:1 Integrative holistic coaching program is designed to take a root cause trauma-informed approach for you to feel and live your best life in recovery. Many people suffer for a long time in recovery; feeling like something is still missing and never feeling comfortable in their own skin. Not to mention struggle in relationship and continue to trade one addiction for another. Learn what's at the root of what is keeping you stuck so you can start taking steps to be who you are meant to be. Feel free to reach out directly to schedule a complimentary discovery call with me today by clicking HERE. I'd be honored to connect with you and see how I can support you on your path of recovery and healing.  Connect with Mike to learn how you can take your life in recovery to the next level. INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE

SUMMARY In this episode I interview The Founder of Flow State Micro Adam Bramlage. Today's topic may be a bit controversial for people who are in recovery from substance abuse and I encourage you to listen with an open heart and open mind. I was quite apprehensive to do an episode on the topic of microdosing psychedelics until quite a few people in the recovery space including some of my coaching clients were reaching out and wanting to explore and learn more about the topic. Many of which who were feeling confused about exploring with a potential mind altering substance and not knowing which course to take. Once again I always say it's about intention and when we have a deep intention to heal rather than escape then these powerful plants and fungi can shift our consciousness for us to see our past and any potential traumas as well as ourselves in a new profound way. A shift in perspective that brings deeper understanding and insight which can birth for healing to take place.  A few takeaways from the episode:  What exactly is microdosing and what it is not Some of the most common reasons why people start microdosing and what it may help with We explore the different microdosing protocols which have been created from pioneers in this field such as Dr. James Fadiman and Paul Stamets Things you may want to look out for before microdosing like contraindications  We explore the topic of microdosing to treat addiction, depression and anxiety Adam shares his personal story of healing from treatment resistant depression with microdosing psilocybin  About Adam Bramlage & Flow State Micro:   Adam Bramlage is Founder/CEO of Flow State Micro, where he works one on one with clients to optimize their Microdosing experience. He is co-founder of the Microdosing Movement, a six-week online Microdosing course and co-founder of the Microdosing Support Network, the first free online Microdosing support group, both in partnership with the SF Psychedelic Society and the Microdosing Institute in Holland.    FLOW STATE BOILERPLATE Flow State Micro is a California based mushroom company and informational platform for Microdosing education. Flow State provides one on one Microdosing coaching and integration, individualizing protocols, dosages and experiences. They have coached more than 500 people through their individual Microdosing experiences, and have provided Microdosing classes and education on multiple platforms to thousands of participants. Flow State imagines a world where plants and fungi are no longer criminalized, and are made affordable and accessible to people of all races, creeds and backgrounds.  Links: Microdosingpsychedelics.com FlowStateMicro.com Psychedelicsocietysf.org/microdosingmovement James Fadiman Microdosing Institue   MIKE GOVONI'S 1:1 HEALING BEYOND RECOVERY COACHING PROGRAM Visit www.mikegovoni.com if you are looking to take your life in recovery to the next level. My 1:1 Integrative holistic coaching program is designed to take a root cause trauma-informed approach for you to feel and live your best life in recovery. Many people suffer for a long time in recovery; feeling like something is still missing and never feeling comfortable in their own skin. Not to mention struggle in relationship and continue to trade one addiction for another. Learn what's at the root of what is keeping you stuck so you can start taking steps to be who you are meant to be. Feel free to reach out directly to schedule a complimentary discovery call with me today by clicking HERE. I'd be honored to connect with you and see how I can support you on your path of recovery and healing.  Connect with Mike to learn how you can take your life in recovery to the next level. INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE    

Summary: Most of you know, what inspires me to do the work I do today, including bringing this podcast to you was from having to go on my own personal healing journey from trauma, addiction and chronic illness. When I was going through my darkest days suffering from ulcerative colitis and found myself with two organs on the table, my liver and my colon. I didn't know what to do. All I knew was that I had to leave western medicine. I did just that and one of my first calls was to today's guest, Dan Hegerich. Dan is a terminal cancer survivor and an amazing human being. I knew he could help. Dan's approach to integrative wellness started me off on the right path and honestly I'm not sure I would be where I am today without him. His knowledge, wisdom and expertise as it relates to integrative holistic healing and his personal story of healing from terminal cancer I felt had to be shared with you. So we created this episode to help you wherever you are on your journey to experience more health, wealth and happiness.  In this episode a few takeaways you will leave with are:  How your biggest challenges in life whether that's a health challenge addiction, or some other crisis can be your greatest gift. The obstacle is the way!  Dan shares how he healed from terminal cancer and if you want to get sick do what the masses do. He shares how to get back in accordance with nature's laws to live your healthiest life.  How your diet is not just what you consume through your mouth but what you put on our skin, what you see through your eyes, your ears and including your thoughts. And what we can do to begin to support our environment so we are consuming an overall more healthy diet.  Learn Dan's 7 pillars of health and healing that align you in accordance with nature's laws and away from man's laws which he says will always lead you to illness.  Dan believes illness and addiction are a result from living lies which CREATES a profound disconnection from our TRUE SELF and our purpose. Learn how you can discover and recover your true self to live your most healthiest and abundant life.   More About Dan Hegerich:  Dan Hegerich is a Holistic Natural Health & Healing Educator, Consultant and Life Mentor. His approach to dynamic health emphasizes reconnecting with self-love through nutrition and movement therapies rooted in the seven elements of healing: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Mind, Love and Rest. Most of Dan's inspiration and knowledge was born of his own experience transcending a form of cancer-diagnosed “terminal”.  After a failed bone marrow transplant in 1995 and subsequent 4 more relapses; Dan applied his expertise in civil engineering to healing himself, which involved reversing a cycle of degenerative disease and embracing a positive, generative cycle of multi-faceted nourishment.  During the last 20 plus years, Dan has traveled widely in pursuit of pioneering knowledge of natural health and healing earning certifications in sports massage therapy, holistic counseling, corrective holistic exercise kinesiology, holistic lifestyle coaching, applied kinesiology, qigong, nutritional balancing science, life coaching and conscious breathwork. As a holistic and natural health & healing educator, consultant and optimal life mentor, Dan guides clients towards self-mastery and disease free living by learning to live more in accordance with nature's laws and one's true authentic nature. Relevant links: https://www.danhegerich.com/ https://dothecure.podomatic.com/   Connect with Mike Govoni, Healing Beyond Recovery Website Instagram Facebook Get a FREE 19 page Holistic Recovery Guide now!  Discover 8 Holistic Principles to: Lose Weight, Create Thriving Relationships, and Feel Good In Your Body - All While Staying Sober!

Summary: In this episode, clinical nutritionist Kristina Mitts and I discuss all things related to gut health! We cover a lot of ground in this episode including the topic of the controversial procedure called Fecal Microbial Transplant (FMT). A procedure I personally did a few years back to heal from the chronic debilitating autoimmune disease ulcerative colitis. The good news is IT WORKED!  Hang tight as we explore the hottest topic in medicine right now; the microbiome! It's absolutely fascinating to learn how much of an impact these little microbes play in our over all health!  Other topics we will be covering in this episode are:  How the gut microbiome is affected by stress and trauma including PTSD  What is leaky gut and how to heal from it?  Why mental health begins in your gut and steps you can take to improve your gut health that will directly affect your mental health.  How the brain and gut are intricately connected through the super highway of the vagus nerve.  And the amazing discussion of Fecal Matter Transplant (FMT) and a whole host of conditions that can improve from the treatment including autism, neurological conditions and of course healing your gut.  More about Kristina Mitts:  Kristina Mitts is a Clinical Nutritionist and Author, with experience working in the fields of Functional/Integrative Medicine and Microbiota Transplant Therapy. Her experience led her to create the company Mind Mood Microbes. At MMM, Kristina and her colleagues empower their clients to harness their microbiota to reduce brain fog, bloat and other chronic or autoimmune health issues.    Links to find out more about Kristina:  Webpage: https://mindmoodmicrobes.ca Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mind.mood.microbes/   Connect with Mike Govoni, Healing Beyond Recovery Website Instagram Facebook Get a FREE 19 page Holistic Recovery Guide now!  Discover 8 Holistic Principles to: Lose Weight, Create Thriving Relationships, and Feel Good In Your Body - All While Staying Sober!

Summary of Episode:  When I first spoke to Udo Erasmus we got right into talking about the world of health and wellness, consciousness, holistic healing and right then I knew we were going to cover a lot of ground during our recording together. In this episode, Udo shares his five decades of using health as a doorway to experience greater healing not just the physical body but also to address the longing all of us feel inside; the disconnection from the self (which is as the root of addiction) and how to reconnect to experience the wholeness that is your true nature. Udo shares deeply about how this disconnection leads to the constant chase of happiness through external means which is unfulfilling but when we reconnect with our true SELF it leads to purpose, healing, deep peace and freedom from addiction.    In this episode will cover:  How Udo's rough start to life and experiencing trauma  growing up during WWII was the catyslt to finding his purpose, healing  and experiencing greater spiritual awakening.  How to address the hole in the soul that many addicts feel even long after they put their substance of choice down.  Why we need to shift from the old 12 step paradigm of believing the power is outside of yourself to experiencing and reconnecting with the power inside of you.  Why healthy fats are essential for your health and healing and which ones to take.  Udo's shares his 8 steps to total sexy health to experience greater wellbeing, vitality and presence in your everyday life.  About Udo:  Udo Erasmus is a pioneer in the field of health & wellness. He is the founder of the highly successful supplement line, Udo's Choice Awards, harnessing the healing power of nature through products ‘made with health in mind'. Udo is also responsible for developing the machinery to create Flaxseed Oil and is also a pioneer in starting the Healthy Fats Movement. Udo has taught at events hosted by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra and has extensive education in biochemistry, genetics, biology, and nutrition, and holds a master's degree in counseling psychology. Links to find more about Udo and Udo's choice awards:  LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/in/udo-erasmus-78949314 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/udoerasmus Udo's Choice Awards Supplements: https://udoschoice.com Udo's Learning Material Webpage:  https://udoerasmus.com   Connect with Mike Govoni, Healing Beyond Recovery Website Instagram Facebook   Get a FREE 19 page Holistic Recovery Guide now!  Discover 8 Holistic Principles to: Lose Weight, Create Thriving Relationships, and Feel Good In Your Body - All While Staying Sober!

Summary: In this episode Ronnie Landis shares his unique perspective, personal experience and the work he does with others on how to live an “Addiction Free Lifestyle." We cover topics such as how to address and rest your neurotransmitter dopamine system which is the reward system in the brain. We cover a topic that many guys struggle with and that's the addiction of pornography and masturbation and  how to work the most powerful force: your sexual energy so it begins to work for you and not against you. How to overcome limited beliefs when it comes to what you are capable of achieving when it comes to healing from addiction and achieving health. And of course we touch into the topic of  trauma and discuss “What The Real Addiction Is.” Ronnie's enthusiasm for addressing “the whole person” when it comes to healing from addiction was contagious and was igniting me with inspiration as we recorded this show and I'm sure you'll feel the same.    About Ronnie Landis:  Ronnie is a holistic health and life transformation coach. Over the last 11 years he's devoted his life to study, research and lecture around the world on natural healing and the body's potential to self heal when its met with the right diet, nutrition and lifestyles practices. Over the years his work and interest has been focusing on the mind - body connection and now his latest piece of work is around supporting people to heal from the root cause of addiction.   Connect with Ronnie:  www.hhphealth.com    Connect with Mike Govoni, Healing Beyond Recovery Website Instagram Facebook   Get a FREE 19 page Holistic Recovery Guide now!  Discover 8 Holistic Principles to: Lose Weight, Create Thriving Relationships, and Feel Good In Your Body - All While Staying Sober!  

Summary: In this episode Rhonda Nelson discusses her passion as a holistic psychologist integrating multiple modalities including compassionate inquiry, Internal Family Systems and psychedelic integration to support the healing and wellbeing of her clients.  Rhonda is a facilitator for Gabor Mate's compassionate inquiry program and shares her personal journey with his work including her experience attending one of Gabor's retreats in the jungle of Peru to explore with the plant medicine Ayahuasca. Her ceremonial work with Ayahuasca led her to have a profound shift in consciousness which she contributes to being a catalyst to healing from an inherited neuromuscular condition. Rhonda's safe presence and huge heart made for an inviting landscape to explore what it takes for us to heal and touch upon the places inside within each of us that tend to get in the way.    About Rhonda:  Rhonda Nelson is trauma therapist who lives and practices in Alberta, Canada. She facilitates the Compassionate Inquiry Professional Online Training program, a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, who is a world-renowned author and speaker on human development and addiction. She has worked in parenting and addiction for 15 years and through the University of Calgary led by Dr. Dorothy Badry, she co-created and conducted a province-wide research project exploring mothers and addiction. She co-wrote the project's findings in a book called Mothers, Addiction, and Recovery; Finding Meaning through the Journey, published in 2018. Rhonda also works with people in the plant medicine community, using Compassionate Inquiry, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy to support integration. These modalities have been instrumental in her own healing and management of an inherited neuromuscular disorder, and she is dedicated to supporting others in their physical, mental, and emotional healing process.  Connect with Rhonda Compassionate Inquiry : www.compassionateinquiry.com   Connect with Mike Govoni, Healing Beyond Recovery Website Instagram Facebook   Get a FREE 19 page Holistic Recovery Guide now!  Discover 8 Holistic Principles to: Lose Weight, Create Thriving Relationships, and Feel Good In Your Body - All While Staying Sober!  

Summary: This podcast chat highlights an important area that many people in the recovery community struggle with and that is low self-esteem. Arlina shares her personal story of being sober for over 26 years and the discontent she always felt in early recovery as she quotes “trying to solve the wrong problems.” Arlina shares how she fell into the trap of thinking “if she only made more money” or “had a better body” that all her problems would go away. Little did she know she was suffering from low self esteem and after embarking on her personal journey to heal it did she find contentment in the areas of her life that were lacking the most; love, finances and health. Arlina found her life's work in the process of healing her own wounds which she shares in depth with the listeners to help them heal from the unconscious beliefs, shame and guilt that may be holding them back from living their best life. This episode gets deep as we touch upon neuroscience, the law of attraction, healing the unconscious and much more to help shine some light on what's holding us back so we can thrive in our life in Recovery.    About Arlina:  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 1994, 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  Connect with Arlina:  Main Website Reinvent - Self Esteem Course Podcast Facebook Instagram: @odaatchat Connect with Mike Govoni, Healing Beyond Recovery Website Instagram Facebook   Get a FREE 19 page Holistic Recovery Guide now!  Discover 8 Holistic Principles to: Lose Weight, Create Thriving Relationships, and Feel Good In Your Body - All While Staying Sober!  

About this episode: In this episode Cassandra Solano and I have an in-depth conversation about the relationship challenges many people face in their lives in recovery and the work that is necessary to attract the right partner and step into conscious relationship. Cassandra shares her own personal story of childhood trauma, addiction and domestic violence. The pain of her past and desire to heal, led her own her own personal journey to discover true love in which birthed her purpose to help others heal their wounds so they can experience the beauty in relationship that she has found. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and cover topics such as:  What is a conscious relationship? Why the trauma of childhood plays in intricate part in our relationships as adults and how to heal it.  What to do if you're in a relationship and doing your deep personal work but your partner is not interested in doing theirs.  Why we tend to stay in some relationships much longer than we know we need to and what to do if that's you. What is attachment trauma? And why knowing your attachment style can be a complete game changer for you and your partner and much more!  Together we hope to shine some light on what may be keeping you stuck in relationship and how to take steps forward toward a healthy, connected, content conscious relationship.    About Cassandra Solano:  Cassandra is a licensed clinical social worker and a conscious relationship coach. She has been counseling since 2006 in various settings from drug treatment to running a large mental health program serving the homeless and formerly incarcerated populations. She's been in private practice for over a year serving woman and couples online all over the world to identify how their childhood trauma is impacting their adult relationships to get clarity and the love they want. She is a sober mom of 3 plus one bonus kid, a survivor of childhood emotional abuse, domestic violence and is remarried after struggling for a decade in her first toxic marriage. She uses a mind body spirit approach in helping her clients and enjoys integrating psychology, neuroscience and spirituality to help clients transform their lives.    Connect with Cassandra:  Website: www.cassandrasolano.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_solano/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandrasolanolcsw/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cassandra_solano/ Clubhouse: cassandrasolano Free Attachment Handout: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ed5b8d5208881002721f0f8   Connect with Mike Govoni, Healing Beyond Recovery Website: www.mikegovoni.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/   Get a FREE 19 page Holistic Recovery Guide now!  Discover 8 Holistic Principles to: Lose Weight, Create Thriving Relationships, and Feel Good In Your Body - All While Staying Sober!  

Come learn from 25+ experts how to increase your resilience to stress so that you walk your recovery path safely, regardless of what's happening in the world around you. Click Here to Get Your Free Ticket to the Stress Elimination Summit - Recovery Edition!    About the Episode:  In this episode Jesse Harless, CEO and founder of Entrepreneurs In Recovery covers a lot of ground. Jesse is all about personal growth, taking big risk in his recovery and helping people along the way! We dive into Jesse's personal story of addiction and after finding himself facing potential jail time in a federal penitentiary, he got sober, went back to college and received his M.A in Mental Health Counseling. Now he has a thriving company and his helping people in recovery find greater meaning and find their purpose in recovery. We discuss the launch of his new book “If Not You, Then Who?” A hybrid book of his personal memoir along with an action plan to live your best most healthiest, happiest life in recovery. Jesse and I share our commonalities such as: being survivors of childhood trauma, addiction and being an empath. When we first discovered this on our pre-podcast call together it was like a light bulb moment for me. I've met so many other empaths in recovery and so has Jesse. We talk about what being an empath is and the specific traits empaths tend to have. Jesse also shares how to work with being an empath, specifically how to create boundaries so you're not taking on other peoples energy or allowing them to suck up yours. This is truly an enlightening episode and I'm happy to share Jesse with you on the show!    About Jesse Harless: Jesse Harless, M.A. is a leader in the addiction recovery and mental health space. He is the author of the best-selling book Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers and the CEO of Entrepreneurs in Recovery® Events, which are highly experiential online and in-person events to help individuals and organizations discover their inherent ability to develop coherence, increase resilience, harness strengths, amplify appreciation, and create purposeful visions. Jesse's next book, “If Not You, Then Who?” will be released on 2/22/2021. Jesse holds a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rivier University and he is a HeartMath® Certified Trainer as well as a XCHANGE Faculty member.   Connect with Jesse:  Instagram: jesseharless222 Website: JesseHarless.com Addition links: RecoveryFacilitation.com   Connect with Mike Govoni, Healing Beyond Recovery Website: www.mikegovoni.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/   Get a FREE 19 page Holistic Recovery Guide now!  Discover 8 Holistic Principles to: Lose Weight, Create Thriving Relationships, and Feel Good In Your Body - All While Staying Sober!  

Discover 8 Holistic Principles to:  Lose Weight  Create Thriving Relationships And Feel Good In Your Body All While Staying Sober!  Get Your Free 19 Page Holistic Recovery Guide Now! Click here!   About the Show: In this episode Noel and I discuss how spiritual practice creates the conditions for  us to realize our own wholeness beyond the conditioned stories of the mind and how we can move into a place of self compassion. With so many of us in recovery experiencing more pain and trauma than most. It's often challenging to see our innate wholeness, as many continue to live with the stigma and false belief that something is wrong with them. Noel shares how spiritual practice, specifically buddhism, can help us realize our innate Buddha nature and wholeness that we bring forward from birth. That it's possible to tap into the subtle shifts that we experience frequently to see beyond our conditioned minds and awaken to the truth of who we are and life in the present moment.  About Noel Coakley: Noel is a licensed mental health counselor with a Master's degree both in Counseling from Lesley University and Special Education from UMass Boston. Noel is also the founder of The Boston Center for Contemplative Practice. A welcoming collaborative space located in Boston, MA where other practitioners and professions can be found that support the people in the areas of Meditation, Yoga, Psychotherapy, Healing Arts and more. Noel has been practicing meditation for 25 years, is a certified yoga instructor, and a former special educator. He serves as a therapist for individuals, families, and groups offering Buddhist influenced psychotherapy in the Greater Boston area.   Connect with Noel The Boston Center for Contemplative Practice: www.thebccp.com Boston Center for Contemplative Practice on Facebook   Connect with Mike Govoni, Integrative Holistic Recovery Coach Website: www.mikegovoni.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/  

About the Episode:  In this episode Ryan shares his journey from being part of the White House staff during the Clinton administation to homeless on the streets of Los Angelos with a ripping heroine habit. He shares his personal struggle with addiction and how he was fortunate enough to get the assistance he needed to get sober and become a leading face and voice of the addiction recovery movement today. Ryan shares his frustration with  witnessing many people struggle with addiction and not get the help they need even when they wanted it. Including some of his closest friends that would later die from an overdose. This enraged him and  fueled him to use his background in politics to start the activism and policy reform work in which he continues to do today! Ryan also shares what its like trying to maintain recovery during these challenging times in the middle of a pandemic and what he does to make sure he stays on top of his recovery and also what he's doing to help others in this time of need.     About Ryan:  Ryan Hampton is five years into recovery from a decade-long opioid addiction and has been rocketed to the center of America's rising addiction recovery advocacy movement. A former White House staffer under the Clinton administration, he has worked with multiple non-profits and national recovery advocacy campaigns. He is now a prominent, leading face and voice of addiction recovery and is changing the national conversation about addiction. With content that reaches over 1 million people a week, Ryan is breaking down cultural barriers that have kept people suffering in silence and is inspiring a new generation of people recovering out loud through his Voices Project. He's also advocating for solutions and holding public policy makers accountable. He was part of the core team that released the first-ever U.S. Surgeon General's report on addiction in 2016 and was singled out by Forbes as a top social entrepreneur in the recovery movement. Ryan connects a vast network of people who are passionate about ending the drug epidemic in America. He has been featured by—and is a contributor to—media outlets such as USA Today, MSNBC, Fox and Friends, the New York Times, NPR, HLN, Vice, Forbes, Slate, HuffPost, The Hill, the Wall Street Journal, and others.   Connect with Ryan: https://ryanhampton.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanjhampton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AddictionXAmerica/    Connect with Mike Govoni, Integrative Holistic Recovery Coach Get Your Free Holistic Recovery Guide Now! Click here! www.mikegovoni.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/    

About the Episode:  In this show Jeff and I cover a lot of ground. Jeff shares vulnerably about  his story of being a doctor of pharmacy and having unlimited access to pills in which over time got the best of him as he developed a severe opiate addiction that eventually led him to hit rock bottom. Jeff eventually rose from the ashes of addiction to shift his career that never felt right with him in the first place to becoming an advanced dietary supplement adviser and now supports people in recovery. Jeff shares with us some of his best supplement recommendations and one in particular to support people with opiate withdrawal as well as other nutritional and lifestyle interventions to help you live your best life in recovery. Jeff enlightens us on his 12 Rules to Recovery which he believes are essential to having success and thriving in your life in recovery.    About Jeff:  Jeff Simone is a Doctor of Pharmacy, Advanced Dietary Supplement Adviser, founder of Reaction Recovery and person in long term recovery. He works one-one-one with folks recovering from drug and alcohol addictions by addressing diet, nutritional supplementation, daily routine and more. Jeff helps clients stabilize their internal environment and helps them strengthen the quality of their recovery.    Connect with Jeff: www.reactionrecovery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reactionrecovery/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reactionrecovery/   Connect with Mike Govoni, Integrative Holistic Recovery Coach www.mikegovoni.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/    

Episode Summary: This episode is near and dear to me because I've personally witnessed the suffering of my clients on psychiatric drugs and wanting to come off but not knowing where to turn. After hearing Dr. Jodie speak on “The Dr. Gundry Podcast” I knew I needed to connect with her. In this episode we take a deep dive into Dr. Jodie's world of holistic psychiatry and the proven data and research that is now available that shows us how to take a more practical effective approach to addressing mental health naturally. We discuss the importance of addressing the whole person when it comes to getting well and how the main stream medical's failing approach to symptom based management. Dr. Jodie believes as a doctor “we need to be asking the clients different questions.” Questions that validate how the patient is feeling rather than pathologizing them with a diagnoses. To take time to listen to their symptoms and the message and means they hold as a way to get to the root cause of why they are expressing themselves in the mind/body of the person in need. She states that ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and trauma are often at their root. Dr. Jodie shares with us from her personal toolbox of healing modalities, the tips, practices, supplements and modalities that she uses with her clients including the power of the breath to regulate autonomic nervous systems and restore the mind/body back into balance. We also discussed why Dr. Jodie believes neurotransmitters play a roll but are not the leading cause of mental health disorders and how you can address them with various supplements, diet and lifestyle changes. At end of the show Dr. Jodie shares about her book “Healing Depression without Medication: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Balancing Mind, Body and Soul."   About Dr. Jodie Skillicorn: Dr. Jodie Skillicorn is board certified Psychiatrist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Integrative Medicine. She is the author of the book Healing Depression Without Medications: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Balancing Mind, Body, and Soul.  Dr. Jodie's passion is in guiding, supporting and teaching her patients self care techniques that help balance their bodies and minds, thus empowering them to take an active role in their own unique healing journeys on the road to optimal health. She believes by teaching people these skills it may also help in reducing and often eliminating the need for medications. Dr. Jodie has a private practice working out of her home in Ohio where she integrates conventional medical training with evidence-based holistic methods that include breathwork, meditation, yoga, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT),(EMDR), Mind-Body Medicine, nutrition, supplements, exercise and more.  She believes strongly in the body's ability to heal itself if given the resources, support and the importance of empowering patients to take back their health through simple, but effective lifestyle changes. Relevant links:  Dr. Jodie's Website: http://www.mindfulpsych.com Get a copy of her book: Healing Depression Without Medications: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Balancing Mind, Body, and Soul.  https://www.jodieskillicorn.com/book Instagram:  jodieskillicorn   Mike Govoni's Healing Beyond Recovery 1:1 Integrative Holistic Recovery Coaching : www.mikegovoni.com Instagram: @MikeGovoni FaceBook: @MikeGovoni23    

About the episode:  In this episode Leila Dylla shares her experience about how yoga helped her heal from trauma and gain a new perspective of the world. From cross fit coach to yogi, Leila shares her journey with the audience in an authentic way that allows us to connect deeply with what happened to her, who she is now and the beautiful work she is doing in the world to help other woman heal.    About Leila:  Leila Dylla has been a yoga teacher and spiritual guide for almost 10 years. She is a trauma informed lifestyle coach and has been deeply inspired by the Vedic Yoga philosophy during her pilgrimages & training in India. Her personal style of teaching is influenced by the work of Caroline Myss and leans on the energetic anatomy of the human spirit. Leila believes in the brilliance in that which we already ARE and is committed to guiding all that are ready, back to their Source in a light hearted and joyous way. Leila holds yoga and spiritual retreats both in and out of the U.S and spends much of her time between Bermuda and Florida.    Show notes:  11:00 - Building up my armor in the gym.  17:15 - How yoga helped me heal  17:57 - Looking for relief in all the wrong places 24:53 - Moving through the cycles of trauma 34:25 - The ego can't be satisfied; The dis-ease of MORE Connect with Leila: Instagram: @leiladylla  Youtube: Leila Dylla   Connect with the Host, Mike Govoni: 1:1 Coaching with Mike: www.mikegovoni.com The Healing Beyond Recovery Podcast with Mike Govoni Instagram: @MikeGovoni Facebook: @MikeGovoni      

Summary:  In this episode Dr. Mike Sapiro shares intimately about his personal story of healing from both addiction and trauma and what it's like to be on the other side living a conscious life and supporting others on the path of transformation. Dr. Mike shares his perspective from various lenses including the one from a meditation/dharma teacher in which he speaks about how we can experience and personally awaken to our own basic goodness; the unbroken radiant Self that is our true nature. He shares on steps to achieve this and the catalyst to what he believes makes it happen which is LOVE. Mike shares how opening up to our own self love is what makes healing and transformation possible. We also dive into the work of expanded human capabilities and opening up to the mysteries of the universe that are all around us when we quiet the mind and go within. Dr. Mike also share what it was like in his early years as a Buddhist Monk and how that training permeates his life today.    More about Dr. Mike Sapiro: Michael Sapiro, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, Dharma teacher, writer, meditation researcher, and former Buddhist monk. He is on faculty at Esalen Institute, is a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and is completing a study on time travel, hope, and love with Dr. Julia Mossbridge of The Institute for Love and Time. Dr. Sapiro completed his postdoctoral fellowship in advanced psychology at the Boise VA Medical Center where he specialized in rural health, PTSD, and combat trauma. Dr. Sapiro is often on podcasts, and teaches nationally on the art and science of transformation, expanded human capabilities, self-care, and non-dual meditation for personal and community growth. His work integrates meditation practices, psychology, noetic sciences, and social justice, and is dedicated to personal awakening for the sake of collective and planetary transformation. He can be found at michaelsapiro.com.   Key Points:  2:40 - Generational Trauma & Addiction  8:58 - Transforming Addiction & the borders of recovery  12:50 - Seeing our own basic goodness  15:44 - The two steps needed to personally awaken 22:12 - Discovering the compassionate witness within  30:00 - Learning to Tolerate discomfort  39:00 - Expanded human capabilities; Awakening to what's truly possible    Relevant Links:  Dr. Mike Sapiro's Website www.michaelsapiro.com Mike's Article from the Shift Network on Self-Care: https://theshiftnetwork.com/blog/2016-07-16/self-care-vow-turning-bodhisattvas-gaze-inward Dr. Mike's Instagram: @dr_mike_boise Transforming Addiction: The Art Of Personal Awakening &  Expanded Human Capabilities. Being Real  & Raw with Dr. Mike Sapiro    Connect with the Host, Mike Govoni: 1:1 Coaching with Mike: www.mikegovoni.com The Healing Beyond Recovery Podcast with Mike Govoni Instagram: @MikeGovoni Facebook: @MikeGovoni

Summary:    This episode is a deep dive into the importance of personalized medicine and how to begin the journey to take a whole mind, body, spirit approach to healing. Dr. Atousa goes deep into the philosophy of yoga and Ayurvedic/Functional Medicine and the importance of diet and lifestyle to promote healing, health and wellness. She enlightens the audience on the power of the breath and how the breath is the bridge from the unconscious to the conscious. At the end she gives the listeners a couple tips and practices that we can begin to do today to initiate the process of healing. This episode is one of my favorites to date and suggest it to anyone who is looking to physically heal from illness or who wants to simple learn to calm their mind.     More about Dr. Atousa Mahdavi:   Dr. Atousa Mahdavi, has been practicing holistic medicine for the last 25 years in a hands-on clinical setting, working with patients from all walks of life. Her own personal healing journey along with that of her patients and clients is a fascinating tale of discovery, learning and triumphant healing and recovery. A doctor of chiropractic and certified Functional and Ayurvedic Medicine as well as Yoga Therapy, she has a very unique combination of areas of expertise that make her methods effective long term.   She has a deep longing to end human suffering from chronic ailments and is passionate about educating the public about a shift in paradigm to a wellness model of medicine from the current sick-care model of medicine. With a holistic approach and a profound understanding and knowledge of the human system and the mechanics of wellness and health, she has helped many of her patients and clients gain optimal health and well-being. She believes that long-term care involves treating the whole person physically, mentally and spiritually.   Key Points:    12:05 - The moment I decided not to take the pill 15:47 - Moving beyond allopathic medicine - the body as a whole  19:04 - How allopathic medicine sees you as a disease  33:54 - Every doctor needs to start with the gut  43:30 - We have more neurons in the gut than we do in the brain 45:26 - Without the proper doctor there is no point of medicine  50:28 - The power of the breath 51:43 - The link between death “expired” and “inspired”  58:03 - The power of the breath    Relevant Links:    Dr. Atousa's Website:   www.yourvitalitydoctor.com   Instagram: @dratousamahdavi   https://www.instagram.com/dratousamahdavi/   Facebook: @dratousamahdavi   https://www.facebook.com/dratousamahdavi/   YouTube: Dr. Atousa Mahdavi    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFB8Pv6bJUu7pKKmKgFMow   Mike's Links Healing Beyond Recovery | 1:1 Integrative Recovery Coaching Website: www.mikegovoni.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/

Summary:  In this episode Dean Taraborelli shares his personal experience with drug addiction and how at the end he didn't care if he lived or died. But what Dean did care about was not living and bringing his life's purpose to the world which at the time he had no idea what it was. Dean realized through attending countless rehabs and treatments centers that he knew more about treatment than many of the counselors and in that moment the insight came through that he was alive to create a new form of treatment to support people struggling with addiction to heal. Since then, Dean embarked on creating his own holistic recovery center and in the process of service to others found his own healing. Today Dean is the founder of Sanctuary at Sedona. A 30 day treatment program that treats and addresses the whole person: mind, body, soul & spirit. Dean believes highly in the science of epigenetics and by creating new healthy environments we can signal new gene expression to create a new biology. One that doesn't recognize addiction anymore. This is some cutting edge stuff and I encourage you to tune into the episode.    More About Dean:  Dean is the Founder of the treatment program “Sanctuary at Sedona." This beautiful place of refuge for healing sits on 22 acres of land right outside the gorgeous red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Dean has a BA in Political Science and is currently Senior teaching staff at Four Winds Society, an international school of energy medicine. His credentials also include being an Ordained Minister; a Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator; a Founding Member Society for Shamanic Practitioners; a Member of Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology; and part  of the National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies. Key Points:  6:14: I didn't care about dying, I cared about not living my life's purpose 11:27: When do we just be able to become a normal person and not have to identify as an alcoholic or addict  13:41: How to turn your biggest issues into your greatest assets  16:07: Most people don't know they are in pain 18:27: There is always a cause for addiction  18:53: Inflammation is the precursor to anxiety & depression  19:30: A different way to look at character defects 30:41: Epigenetic's and the body's ability to heal  35:22: Can you drink again after you are fully recovered?  42:15: Psychedelics and recovery… 46:13: Why integration is one of the most important parts of healing.   Relevant Links:  https://www.sanctuary.net Dean's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eJEzg0Tfc4&t=7s   Follow Dean on Social Media Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thesanctuaryatsedona/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sanctuary_at_sedona/   Follow Mike on Social Media  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/ Mike Govoni's Website: www.mikegovoni.com   

Summary:   In this episode Meg and I cover a ton of ground. Meg shares how she went from IV drug user to PhD candidate. By doing her deep work in recovery she healed past wounds to speak her truth and step into her life's purpose to help others heal. Part of speaking her truth led Meg to create “The Addictionary Podcast,” the #2 ranked recovery podcast. Meg shares her in-depth journey of using alternative therapies and modalities to heal from addiction such as CBD, cannabis, micro-dosing, plant medicine and more. Her open heart and fiery personality make for a wonderful conversation that inspire all who listen.   More about Meg:   Maegan Kenney is the creator and host of The Addictionary Podcast on YouTube and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at William James College in Newton, MA. She founded the school's Opioid Crisis and Advocacy student group and is passionate to raise awareness about the many pathways towards recovery, which is informed by her personal struggles with opioid addiction. Maegan has worked in the mental health field for over seven years and has her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. She is currently conducting research examining how individuals use cannabis as an exit strategy from opioid use and addiction, which will conclude in September. Maegan is motivated to use her public platform to encourage people to think outside the box, especially when it comes to their own healthcare and emphasizes the need for systems health and integration. She has been a public voice in the realm of addition, recovery, trauma, and plant medicines. She has also been featured in the U.S. News & World Report, MassINC, iHeartRadio, WBZ, Metro, and more.   Key Points: 7:55 - Sharing my truth to step into my work 13:20 - Stepping in my power in Recovery 13:35 - Pain is the great motivator 14:20 - Transforming shame to embrace my purpose 18:15 - CBD to treat opioid addiction 18:50 - Plant medicine and micro-dosing 22:28 - Meditation in motion 27:32 - Self Compassion to Self Heal 47:00 - People Pleasing - Having NO boundaries 56:38 - Self first is not Selfish   Relevant Links:   The Addictionary Podcast   http://www.theaddictionarypodcast.com   CannChronicles   https://youtu.be/-6qDICCCz7w   Cannabis as a Viable Therapy for Opioid Addiction - Dr. Yasmin Hurd   https://youtu.be/Nf2xEV5gqPc

Welcome to my first Solo show of The Healing Beyond Recovery Podcast! In this episode, I share intimately about some of my personal struggles and triumphs such as: healing from childhood trauma, addiction, chronic illness and how it all led me to find my life purpose to help others. My journey includes experiencing trauma before birth, to getting sober and  backpacking nine countries. At the end I was so ill that I couldn't even function. At my breaking point, I was borderline suicidal and forced to go inward to practice meditation which led to a profound spiritual experience and healing.   About Me:   Mike is a Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach and Addiction Recovery Coach. For over the past fifteen years Mike has been on the path of recovery and healing. Mike has had to conquer some of life's greatest challenges including childhood trauma, addiction and chronic illness.    His determination to seek wholeness has led him on a journey to experience what Mike likes to call  “Healing Beyond Recovery.” Mike believes we all have the innate ability to heal and it's what we are all seeking.    His new profound sense of wholeness has sparked an internal flame within himself to be of service and help others in recovery to experience deeper healing and transformation.   Mike has a thriving private coaching practice working as a Trauma-Informed Integrative Recovery Coach where he helps clients who are in recovery from addiction experience deeper healing, health and transformation.   Key Points:   2:50 - ACE Study - Adverse Childhood Experiences 6:15 - Experiencing your own wholeness beyond your story 7:43 - Addiction in an attempt to regulate the nervous system 13:38 - Trauma is passed down from generation to generation 16:11 - “Religious trauma syndrome” anyone…? 23:00 - The black sheep in the family 27:00 - Opiates: The feeling of coming home 30:07 - 17 years off of opiates 30:58 - My father's deep secret 40:45 - I get sober in Alcoholics Anonymous 42:50 - My body kept the score - Illness 45:25 - One way ticket to Mexico 46:48 - Remove my colon and possibly my liver - I don't think so! 50:09 - Meditation saves my life 56:20 - Paths are many truth is one, therapies are many healing is one. 59:37- Fecal microbial transplant anyone…? 1:04:35 - Transform my pain into purpose 1:09:02 - My personal health & healing practices 1:13:50 - Get your access to professional grade supplements at a discounted price 1:19:17 - Modalities to heal trauma   Relevant Links:   Healing Beyond Recovery 1:1 Coaching   Schedule a Complimentary Consult Call with Mike today!   Fullscripts - Sign up and save 10% off professional grade supplements   Mike Govoni on FaceBook   Mike Govoni on Instagram   Mike Govoni on YouTube

Tim's gift and medicine to the world was born through the traumatic experience of his 5 best friends being murdered. By attending a music performance and experiencing relief for the first time since the death of his friends. This transformational experience lead him to discover music as a therapeutic tool that shifted everything about him and his life. This touching episode is a deep dive into the pain and trauma we can experience in recovery and how music can be a gateway to experience healing, or it can also be an avenue to induce cravings and lead us back to addiction. Tim shares intimately about his experience with sex, porn and substance abuse addiction and the turning point when he met his wife and made a decision to heal and leave his vices behind. Tim breaks down the correlation between music and the nervous system which is so enlightening in itself. Teaching us the power of the relaxation response to shift our nervous system state to reduce stress and further create space for shifts to happen toward healing. This episode is truly enlightening! About Tim: Tim Ringgold is a board certified music therapist, columnist for Recovery Today Magazine, and the author of the book, Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults in residential treatment, and is a sought-after international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on the subject of music, addiction, and the brain. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012. Tim is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. Personally, Tim walked into his first 12-step room on Feb. 17, 2003, so he knows first-hand what it's like to work and play a program of recovery. Key Points: 8:18- Porn Addiction anyone? 16:17- Finding Identity through music. 16:49- The turning point- My 5 best friends are murdered. 17:38- 5 mineral in 4 days - The experience of trauma & loss 19:00- The heart opening experience 19:40- Finding purpose from the pain 20:15- Prescribing music as medicine 27:13- Music + Stress =Craving 29:00- Recovery from Sex addiction 30:50- Working in the field of Recovery 33:33- From addict to wounded healer. 36:36- What do music and the old vagal theory have in common? 41:00- “She don't lie” “She don't lie” “She don't lie”.. Cocaine— Inside the MRI Machine 45:30- The body will always tell you 47:40- How we can relapse through music & don't even know were doing it 50:30- Creating a Power Play List to promote wellbeing 55:09- Low hanging fruit- Relief is right in front of us 59:40- The evolutionary arch of music 1:03:00- A moment of healing in drum circle 1:04:29- Processing trauma through the beat Where to find Tim: Relavant Link: https://www.timringgold.com The Relaxation Vacation: https://www.sonicrecovery.com/relaxation1 Tim's Podcast “Reduce your Stress with Tim” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reduce-your-stress-with-tim-ringgold/id1512477740 Tim's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_H3MVZPtAA Follow Tim on Social Media: Facebook: Tim Ringgold Instagram: @tim_ringgold Mike Govoni's Website Healing Beyond Recovery www.mikegovoni.com Follow Mike on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/

Summary: This episode covers a lot of ground!  As Taruno says “trauma & addiction” are two sides of the same coin and in order for successful treatment both have to be addressed in the individual. Taruno speaks in depth about how trauma is an incomplete cycle of energy that resides in the body and needs to be discharged for the person in need to not be driven by the primal trauma responses of “fight or flight” or shut down ”immobilization” response. He says “all addiction is an attempt to regulate the nervous system” and this is at the root of why addiction occurs. He shares practical tools and tips as well shares many other modalities that one can begin to implement to not be at the mercy of trauma symptoms and live happily in your body.    More about Taruno Steffensen:  Taruno Steffensen has personally been in recovery for over 28 years and made it his life's work to help others in recovery to experience healing from the root cause of addiction— trauma. Taruno is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, certified sex addiction therapist and Somatic Experiencing (SE) practitioner. Taruno has personally studied and learned from the of the best doctors, researchers, practitioners and healers such as Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk, Pia Melody and many more. Taruno worked for The Meadows, a world renowned facility in Arizona for the treatment of addiction and trauma. He currently works as part of Bessel Van der Kolk team in Boston and also supports his clients in his private practice in Brookline, MA. He is happily married and has two dogs that he loves dearly.    Key Points:  10:20- The GOAT (greatest of all time) of trauma healing Bessel van der Kolk  11:11- The issues are in the tissues  12:00- Trauma & Addiction - two sides of the same coin  16:18- Addiction arises as survival strategy  17:42- The addiction always does something for the addict  19:14- Heroine and a mothers love  21:30- The biological effect of trauma -Trauma equals lack of support  28:40- The arousal cycle of trauma  30:00- The short term solution for the addict  30:33- Addiction is always an attempt to regulate the nervous system 42:48- Feeling safe in your own skin  44:28- The relationship between trauma and addiction  50:28- “They lost nearly all” from the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous  52:30- Some insight into the life of Bill Wilson (the founder of AA) and trauma  53:20- Without healing the trauma, the addiction just changes forms  55:02- Step 8 & 9 - Bill Wilson womanizing  55:37- Our partners want to know when we are unfaithful - was Bill gaslighting?  57:03- Eckhart Tolles's quote on addiction  57:55- What's lacking with the 12 steps - we really aren't addressing the pain & trauma    Relavant Links:  Taruno's Website: https://steffensenconsulting.com Tauno's Somatic Experiencing link:  https://directory.traumahealing.org/practitioner/taruno-steffensen/ Follow Taruno on Social Media Instagram: @SomaticExperiencing     Mike Govoni's Website:  Healing Beyond Recovery  www.mikegovoni.com   Follow Mike on Social Media  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/   Additional Links & Information:  The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk https://www.besselvanderkolk.com   Research Study on Sexual Affairs vs. Emotional Affairs: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285913868_Sexual_Jealousy https://labs.la.utexas.edu/buss/files/2018/03/Sexual-and-Emotional-Infidelity-PPS-2018.pdf      

SUMMARY:  In this episode Dr. Paul Epstein and I discuss the connection between our biography (the story of what happened to us) and our biology (how we came to be this way). From early on in his career Dr. E has been interested in not just treating illness through natural therapies and healthy lifestyle choices but also through the mind-body connection to help people turn their pain & addictions into a journey of self healing and awakening. By engaging his patients in the healing of their own consciousness, Dr. E has seen amazing results by taking an integrative approach and treating the whole person mind, body & spirit.   As a young boy and witnessing his father suffer from shell shock from World War II— what is now know as PTSD and later dying on the operating table from bypass surgery. Dr. E intuitively knew his dad died from the pain of war and vowed to support others by helping them address their pain in a holistic way and not bypass it. After becoming a naturopathic doctor and practicing mind/body medicine. Dr. E has helped many patients to heal through natural therapies, his living questions and helping them to radically shift their relationship to their pain, to see with new eyes and allow space for the body to positively respond to get well.   Dr. E has been one of my personal mentors for the last 3 years and truly a pioneer in Mind/Body medicine. Much of what is being taught through epigenetics, the mind/body connection and radically shifting your lifestyle; Dr. E has been teaching since the 1970's. I am truly grateful to learn from him and I hope you enjoy the show!   More about Dr. Epstein:   Paul Epstein, ND is a Naturopathic Physician, mind-body therapist, mindfulness meditation teacher and speaker. He specializes in the healing and treating of people with lifestyle and stress related chronic disease and integrating biography and biology. He uses mind-body integrative medicine and the clinical and therapeutic application and integration of mindfulness, compassion, narrative medicine, contemplative medicine,  relationship centered care and trauma informed health and healing and the role of childhood trauma, ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Dr. E supports, guides and empowers people in transforming stress, pain and illness into a journey of self healing and awakening.   Key Points:   4:40-You can heal by changing their lifestyle 6:06-"Mind As Healer, Mind As Slayer” 8:40-Tell me your story - How your biography becomes your biology 9:00-Transform your pain into a journey of self healing and awakening 9:36 - Paths are many truth is one, therapies are many healing is one. 15:38-Bypassing your pain in recovery 18:15-The body bears the burden 20:04-Addictions are mood altering 20:40-Stop the Behavior & feel the feelings 22:00-Trauma is passed down from generation to generation 31:00-Addiction to Exercise 36:00-Healing happens in the therapeutic relationship or trust, safety and connection 36:20-Addiction is a result of being in pain 41:33-A big part of healing is changing how we see 42:39-Stop and face the truth 48:32-It's painful to heal & it's painful to stay stuck   Relevant links:   Dr. Paul Epstein's Website:   https://drpaulepstein.com   Dr. Paul Epstein Youtube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/user/DrPaulEpstein   Naturopathic Doctor News & Review-Articles written by Dr. Epstein:   https://ndnr.com/?s=paul+epstein   CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences Study:   https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html   Mike's Website and Coaching Services:   https://www.mikegovoni.com   10% Off Fullscripts Dispensary - Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mikegovoni   Mike Govoni Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/

Summary: In this episode Carlos and I discuss his personal journey and experience of over 17 years using and studying with the sacred plant Ayahuasca to experience healing from childhood trauma and addiction. After having a near death experience and coming to terms that his life was unmanageable he got the phone call he so desperately needed that led him to the jungles of Peru and to his first medicine ceremony.  More about Carlos: Carlos Tanner is an American living in Peru. Where for the last 17 years he has been studying the science of plant medicine in the Amazon rainforest. He currently works as the Director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, a non-profit organization based out of Iquitos, Peru. He organizes healing retreats and education courses with authentic indigenous healers called curanderos to help people who are in need of healing. In 2017 Carlos opened the Riosbo Ayahausca Research Center which last year hosted the first and only government funded Ayahausca research in the world. Upcoming studies with Ayahuasca and plant medicine will investigate treatment of childhood trauma, chronic pain, epigenetics and other fascinating topics.  Key Points:  8:08 - Shamanism  8:55 - LSD, Mushrooms and beginning of the practice of shamanism   10:50 - Recovery Coaching & Mushrooms   13:00 - A rave or a shamanic journeying? 15:10 - Living the American Dream, or nightmare-which one? 16:02 - A case of the Fuck-its 18:05 - The turning point. My car was underwater  19:00 - I needed to be the person I was supposed to be   24:19 - We all get the call we need to wake up! 27:30 - The fist ceremony from hell   30:05 - Who Am I  31:00 - Declaring a new intention to the universe  33:00 - Ayahausca revealed my childhood trauma — repairing the crack  33:50 - I knew I would never to heroine again  34:15 - Making the trauma conscious  35:12 - Childhood trauma is at the root of all illness  37:00 - Trauma as living truths that are held in the body  41:20 - “I'm not good enough” - The lie we tell ourselves 43:00 - It wasn't my fault - Direct realization  44:15 - One of may favorite quotes 45:44 - Sending my mother to the jungle 49:40 - The black Pterodactyl 57:35 - The first government funded study of Ayahausca  Relevant Links:  Ayahuasca Research Foundation  https://www.ayahuascafoundation.org https://www.facebook.com/carlos.tanner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayahuascafoundation/?hl=en The Reality of Truth Documentary  https://therealityoftruth.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7ZH03Imv6QIVex-tBh3fzAF6EAAYASAAEgJz0fD_BwE Gabor Mate Answers Questions About Ayahuasca  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzGNYwHMJ6Y Mike's Links - “Healing Beyond Recovery” 1:1 Integrative Recovery Coaching Website: www.mikegovoni.com  Events + More www.mikegovoni.com/links  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/?hl=en FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/  

Summary:  Buddhism and the 12 steps is an enlightening conversation about the integration of Buddhist teachings, philosophy and practice and how in coincides with the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There is no question we are searching for something in active addiction and for many of us that search continues to live on in our being well into our lives in recovery.  Key Points:  5:15 - Addicts are searching for something 5:30 - The search for spirituality is recovery  5:32 - Buddhism & The 12 Steps  5:50 - The ongoing search for spirituality  6:05 - The thirst for (alcoholic) spirits can returned toward reaching a higher spirit  12:41 - The realization drug's & alcohol are really crippling me  16:10 - Who cares if you're alcoholic or not  18:29 - Working the steps & practicing Buddhism  20:40 - Unemployed to published author  24:40 - People are in recovery but not experiencing true peace & freedom  25:02 - Step 11 leads us to the fullness of spiritual life  28:20 - Stress & Trauma “learning to let go”  29:00 - When we can Interrupt the patterns with mindfulness healing can happen  35:45 - Changing relationships with your thoughts  40:40 - Seeing out problems with new eyes  41:30 - Doing your first inventory - Being careful not to self judge  42:20 - Seeing through the lens of Dharma 45:40 - Spirit can only be found in the present moment -"making conscious contact”  47:10 - A spiritual awakening in real time  51:20 - Accessing God within YOU  52:40 - Thy will be done is not a will outside of you but within you 54:00 - Freedom from suffering  55:15 - We can't avoid our pain but learn to face it.  Kevin Griffin is best known as the author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. He has published five other books and is a longtime Buddhist practitioner and 12 Step participant. He is a leader in the mindful recovery movement and one of the founders of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Kevin has trained with the leading Western Vipassana teachers, among them Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, and Ajahn Amaro. His teacher training was as a Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Marin County, CA. Kevin teaches internationally in Buddhist centers, treatment centers, professional conferences, and academic settings. He specializes in helping people in recovery connect with meditation and a progressive understanding of the 12 Steps. His events range from evening classes, to daylong workshops, and longer silent retreats. Relevant Links:  Kevin's Website & Books  https://www.kevingriffin.net/biography/  Kevin's Upcoming Events:  https://www.kevingriffin.net/events/ Mike's Links- Healing Beyond Recovery | 1:1 Integrative Recovery Coaching Website: www.mikegovoni.com  Events + More www.mikegovoni.com/links  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/?hl=en FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/

Summary   Uncovering the unconscious and transference, Dr. David Richo delves into how the past influences the present. His mindfulness approach to healing allows space to process the five A's (attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection and allowance) that show up across the lifespan. Dr. David Richo is a Psychotherapist, Workshop Leader, combines psychological and spiritual perspectives in his work, and an author.   Key Points 03:27 – When the Past Is Present 05:34 – Transference and the Five A's 11:45 – Lack of attunement during infancy 18:18 – When the Five A's aren't met in childhood, and transference in adult relationships 21:14 – How to bring the unconscious to the conscious and begin to heal now 29:02 – The physical signs of unconscious processes 31:40 – Not working through the past and its impact on parenthood. 33:13 – How to do the deeper work and heal now 35:10 – How mindfulness and awareness play a part in the healing process and doing the best you are willing to do 41:17 – What we are not changing we are choosing, and how we can actually change   Relevant Links   Mike Govoni Website: www.mikegovoni.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/?hl=en   David Richo Website: https://davericho.com Twitter: https://davericho.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/David-Richo/e/B000APU8IO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   Recommended Reads When the Past Is Present, by Dr. David Rico Triggers: How We Can Stop Reacting and Start Healing, by Dr. David Rico

Summary   Through collaborative care plans, and treating the underlying processes of drug addiction, Dr. Daniel Sumrok delves into how he implements trauma-informed care. Taking a holistic approach to treating addiction, he builds trust, meets the person where they are, and reduce relapse within persons working through their addiction. Dr. Daniel Sumrok is the Medical Director of The Integrated Health Centers of Nashville, the president of the Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine, and a University of Tennessee Medical School faculty member. He is also board-certified in both family medicine and addiction medicine and brings exceptional achievement and though leadership in the field of Trauma-Informed Treatment.   Quotes When people are able to be relieved of that anxiety and craving, it's a powerful opportunity for them to excel in their lives – Dr. Daniel Sumrok   Key Points 00:35 – Guest introduction: Dr. Daniel Sumrok. 02:25 – As a medical physician whose board certified both in family medicine and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Sumrok talks about what inspired his interests in a trauma informed treatment for addiction. 05:53 – Dr. Sumrok talks his experience as an obstetrician, finding out his county was awash with drug addiction, and his journey on transition into trauma and addiction, and staring the Center for Addiction Sciences. 08:19 – Dr. Sumrok talks about treating the underlying processes instead of treating the symptoms from a physician's perspective. 09:37 – What are aces? And, why they may be at the root of addiction. 12:23 – CDC most common causes of death in the United States and linear dose response links to childhood trauma in adulthood. 13:23 – Implementing trauma informed care and collaborative care plans. 14:53 – Compassion, collaborative care, meeting the individual where they are, and caring about their situation. 17:51 – Why taking an integrative approach is necessary for treating addiction. 20:03 – Building trust, showing compassion, and relapse reduction. 24:25 – What are some results of proper prescriptions, working on aces, and using an integrative holistic approach. 25:42 - MAT and addiction management, and conditioning. 30:33 – Working through unprocessed trauma, white-knuckling it, and the difficulty of finding trauma-informed care. 34:51 – Linking biography and biology: What role does trauma-informed play in clinical decision making? 40:35 – How Integrative Health Center (IHC) care differs from Medical Assisted Addiction (MAT) care. 46:34 – Where to find Dr. Sumrok and IHC.    Relevant Links Mike Govoni Website: www.mikegovoni.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/?hl=en Dr. Daniel Sumrok Website: https://www.integrativehealthcenterstennessee.com Integrated Health Centers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrative-health-centers-nashville/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-sumrok-md-dfasam-3098b4132/ IHC Profile: https://www.integrativehealthcenterstennessee.com/addiction-treatment-staff/   Recommended Reads The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, ad Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk – https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/B00OBT7KAO/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=dr.+vanderkolk+the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1585947541&sr=8-2