The Recovering Reality Podcast

Connect with Erik here: Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A.C.T.S. Academy - https://actsacademy.thinkific.comWebsite- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is day 8 of our most popular course in our Online Ministry School - A.C.T.S. Academy. This section covers the importance of hosting a mindset rooted in God's power, love, and sound mind. You can get a free preview of this 10-section course - HEREAnd as a thank you for being a faithful follower of our podcast, here is a 10% discount for the course - Renewed10 - use this code at checkout. Enjoy this free section from the course.

Connect with Erik Here:Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A.C.T.S. Academy - https://actsacademy.thinkific.comWebsite- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marco Ferrante is the owner of Journey to Solutions, an educational community resource center that supports people with addiction, mental health, in recovery, as well as the family members affected. As the executive director of PRP Nonprofit, Marco is dedicated to fostering community growth, helping people find their identity, as well as offering a plethora of opportunities and resources.As a devoted father, husband, and mentor, Marco is passionate about guiding others to success in both their personal and professional lives. With experience in coaching, public speaking, leadership development, and ministry, he uses his expertise to inspire and equip those in their careers and spiritual journeys.Stay connected to his work here: FaceBook HEREIG HERETikTok HERE

Connect with Erik Here:Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/Renee Nicole is the owner of Missions Cafe and president of the Dover Community Garden project. She is also the proud momma of two beautiful daughters, Drew and Reece. She has a passion for helping people and for the lost to encounter Jesus and discover they are deeply and endlessly loved.Missions Cafe https://missionscafe19.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/missionscafe19/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themissionscafe

Connect with Erik Here:Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/Jake Barrena is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and performance coach with over 20 years of experience building and advising businesses. As the owner of Barrena Corporation and Barrena Real Estate Group, he has founded over a dozen businesses, openly sharing lessons from both successes and failures.Based in Orange County, California, Jake is a devoted husband and father, living a life rooted in faith, integrity, and authenticity. His book Carpe NOW encourages others to seize the moment and lead with purpose. Whether speaking, coaching, or writing, he is committed to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential while building a lasting legacy.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jakebarrena/Websitehttps://konect.to/jakebarrenaBarrena Real Estate Group https://konect.to/barrenarealestategroup

Connect with Erik Here:Book- ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠Website- ⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/John Huffman is the CEO of Huffman Construction Group, a speaker, a minister, a business coach, and much more. You can follow him, his events, and ministry here:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/consultdailyInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realjohnhuffman/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@realjohnhuffman?lang=enYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHuffmanSpeaks

Connect with Erik Here:Book- ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠Website- ⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠ Instagram- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/Collin EinsmannAge: 33 | From: Florida | Profession: Operations ConsultantRooted in the heart of Naples, Florida, I've spent 30 years navigating the sun-soaked beach and swamp landscape of my hometown. As a proud father of two young daughters, I embrace the daily challenge of shaping strong, independent women while instilling the core values of faith and resilience that are the backbone of our family.Recently my journey into Christian apologetics ignited a fire within me to delve deeper into my faith, turning every question into a battle for truth and understanding. In my off-hours, you'll find me honing my Jiu-Jitsu, trying to get lost int the woods learning various bushcraft skills, and hitting the driving or shooting range for some target practice — each pursuit a testament to becoming a more humble and technical man I pray to one day embody.I played a pivotal role in launching and operating the largest indoor shooting facility in Naples. Today, I channel that passion into my work as an operations consultant, partnering with local trades companies to drive efficiency and success. One of my greatest achievements is the partnership with my wife in homeschooling our daughters. Together, we forge a solid educational journey that is both nurturing and deeply rooted in biblical principles, preparing them to tackle the world head-on.As I look forward, I'm on a mission: to learn through Christ the best way to spread the Word of Christ and raise up the next generation, to multiply multipliers—teaching them that there is an objective value of truth, no weakness in meekness, and an unyielding desire to make a small impact for a Big God. 

Did I unknowingly cross paths with one of the most notorious mob bosses in American history—while he was on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list for 15 years?Connect with Erik Here:Book- ⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠Website- ⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠Instagram- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/

Connect with Erik Here:Book- ⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠Website- ⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠ Instagram- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/Pastor and Director of Discipleship at Destiny Church NaplesZack is a visionary and Kingdom strategist. His calling is to help young adults find their identity in Christ and develop the necessary character to carry out God's plan for their lives. IT IS ALL ABOUT THE HEART - the Why behind the what. Whether from the pulpit, stage, or "marketplace mission field," his goal is the same: Transformation into Christlikeness. Websitehttps://furtherevidence.tv/Social MediaFacebook @zackwehmanInstagram @zackwehmanX.com @zackwehmanYoutube https://m.youtube.com/@zackwehmanDestiny ChurchSet Apart 9 Month Discipleship Programinhttps://www.destinynaples.org/set-apartDCYA Young Adults https://www.destinynaples.org/dcyoungadults

Connect Erik Here:Book- https://a.co/d/etBUtxBWebsite- www.recoveringreality.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/Dr. Lisa A. Stanton holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Minnesota, specializing in behavior change theory. She completed a National Cancer Institute post-doctoral fellowship in Behavioral Cancer Prevention at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, later working in health tech on AI coaching for type II diabetes. However, her weekly essays, videos, and book “52 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in Recovery” focus on personal experiences rather than psychology. She shares her journey of overcoming addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and more, emphasizing how she shifted from relying on scientific knowledge to finding true healing through faith in God.Connect with Dr. Lisa Here Website: https://www.drlisastanton.com/Book: amzn.to/4cP87b2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisastanton

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Connect with Erik via Zoom HERE Order your copy of Erik's bestselling book, "Recovering Reality - Freedom from the Torment of Addiction." HERE Become a student at A.C.T.S. Academy HERE

Connect with Erik via Zoom HERE Order your copy of Erik's bestselling book, "Recovering Reality - Freedom from the Torment of Addiction." HERE Become a student at A.C.T.S. Academy HERE Check out the amazing program Paul has built at Life Coach Training Institute HERE

What a fun episode with our friend, Kyme Dang. Kyme is an entrepreneur, Hip Hop artist, coach and founder of Collective Healing San Diego. We conversed about encountering God, business, and being a light in a dark world. Enjoy! https://collectivehealingsd.com

God is good, and He loves us into transformation. In this episode Erik shares stories about how God chased him with His goodness and that was the catalyst to his transformation.

Our friend Brae Wyckoff has authored 14 books and now spends his time traveling the country with his amazing wife Jill empowering and equipping other writers to extend God's Kingdom here on earth through writing. We talk about writing, miracles, old stories, and more. Enjoy! www.braewyckoff.com - https://www.kingdomwritersassociation.com/

Get ready to be challenged. Tyler Johnson is an author of five books and founder of an international missions organization. We talk about reaching the lost, miracles, and “the road to Emmaus.” You can connect with Tyler here, https://www.oneglance.org

Had the privilege of having four of my friends on the show, and repeat guests. Bryce Lawrence, CEO of Vanguard Partners, John Huffman, CEO of Huffman Construction Group, and Vinny Duggan, CEO of Infinite Home Solutions. We got real about our process and journey in growing in business and life. You don't want to miss this episode as you will receive tons of practical advice and encouragement for your entrepreneurial journey.

Steven Perez encountered God in power in the depths of drug withdrawal and Holy Spirit has walked him into a transformed life. Steven is a business owner, currently finishing a Christian Hip Hop album, and he shares his story regularly. On this episode we discuss faith, business, ministry and the power of God. https://www.recoveringreality.com

Bryce Lawrence is the CEO of Vanguard Partners and a former World Champion Kickboxer. He has a powerful journey and story of getting to know God and excelling in business. We talked about faith, ministry, business, and his journey. He shares some amazing nuggets about faith and business. Connect with him here, www.discovervanguard.com - and connect with Recovering Reality here, www.recoveringreality.com

We had the privilege of having Nick Javas on the show. He opened up about his journey and finding his path in long term recovery. Don't miss this powerful conversation.

I've seen too many people give up on their God given assignment when they were so close to the breakthrough they're looking for, and it's usually because they don't understand what's going on in the spiritual realm as they draw closer to the breakthrough they're fighting for. In this episode we explain why often times it can feel like an unseen force is trying to stop us as we get closer to fulfilling God's calling on our life.

We had the privilege of having business owner Vinny Duggan on the show. What a powerful story of redemption! Years ago, he was sleeping next to burned down buildings as drug use had literally taken his mind from him. Nowadays God has fully restored this family man, loyal friend, business owner, and real blessing to his community. Don't miss this powerful story of God's goodness and power to redeem life. Enjoy!

What does it look like to step into a powerful leadership position after God rescues you from the depths of darkness?

In this episode we take a deep dive into the importance of understanding other peoples point of view, listening to why they see it differently, and how healthy communication is needed to do this effectively. Enjoy!

What if all the wisdom you needed to walk out your calling and purpose was already entirely available to you? Good News, it is. It's just waiting for you to follow God outside your comfort zone and into the sphere of influence God has called you to.

Sometimes God does something in culture, or in our life, that we've never seen Him do before. I believe we will see a lot of that in this coming season. https://www.recoveringreality.com

Are we treating people according to their past mistakes, or their future potential? www.recoveringreality.com

What a privilege to have our friends Jenn Kautsch and Staci Danford back on the show. In this episode we get real about what managing triggers looks like in real time, and on a daily basis. This episode is filled with tips, stories, and insights about becoming more aware of our triggers and overcoming them. To check Jenn Kautsch and her amazing work @sobersis check out https://www.sobersis.com/ss-home. You can check out Staci Danford and the powerful work she does @stacidanford and https://thegratefulbrain.com

John Huffman has a powerful story. The life of running the streets and addiction got its hooks in him at a young age. He was lost with no direction, but God never gave up on him. Today John is a husband, a father, and a businessman that joyfully serves his community in Southwest Florida. Don't miss this powerful story of transformation and God's grace.

Will Kitchen is the Executive Director of Southwest Florida Teen Challenge. For 15yrs he has been working in Teen Challenges and seeing lives transformed, but a life of addiction and chaos plagued him for years before God found him and began transforming his life. Don't miss this powerful episode and share it with someone that needs some hope.

Don't miss this powerful message about how we can partner with God as He heals our minds. Message given on 3-4-22 at Fort Myers, FL Teen Challenge Treatment Center.

This is a much needed conversation in this day and age. How does a low financial IQ effective your mental health? Why is gold important right now? What's going on in the markets and banks, and how does it effect me? We cover these topics and more with Andy Schectman, Owner of MilesFranklin, on this episode. Andy and his company have a fantastic reputation and he and his family have been doing it for over 25yrs.

Professional golfer Christopher Kirk joined us on the show to share his powerful story of recovery from alcoholism. Kirk was once ranked the 16th best golfer in the world, but alcohol got its hooks in him and slowly began to tear his life apart. Make sure you check out this powerful episode about how Chris Kirk found serenity and restored his life through a recovery program.

Each and every person has gold buried deep in their heart, and it's worth the work to bring it to the surface. They're worth it.

Joann is a champion for survivors of human trafficking and sexually exploited women in Southwest Florida. She is currently the Executive Director at Into the Jordan Ministries. She came to the ministry as a volunteer, mentoring and tutoring vulnerable women. Her love of education and heart of compassion soon found herself on the Board of Directors and now leading the organization. Today, she is responsible for fundraising, strategic and operational activities, as well as shepherding and mentoring the survivors. Joann's understanding of the importance of education in furthering one's success in life is the backbone of the mission and success of the women she serves. Joann holds a Master of Administration. Wilminaton UIniversity and a B S in Fducation University of Delaware. She has been marned for 26 ears and has two children in college. https://www.intothejordan.org

Hear a couple stories that will help you grow in hearing God's voice. Plus foundational tips and perspectives to empower you to be able to differentiate God's voice from the noise of the world.

CEO and CSO from the Spark Biomedical Team talk about their ground breaking product, Sparrow Therapy System. What is it? “The Sparrow Therapy System delivers personally tailored mild electrical signals through the skin on and around the ear — known as transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation or tAN™. The electrical signals target specific nerves that activate areas of the brain that release endorphins. These endorphins then fill the empty opioid receptors. This satisfies the receptors and helps to aid in the reduction and prevention of withdrawal symptoms.” Don't miss this amazing conversation about a powerful and much needed innovation. https://www.sparkbiomedical.com

“You think you've been buried, but you've really been planted.” -Christine Caine. Many of us have gone through intense internal struggle in the last couple years, but in 2022 you will see that that struggle was just your roots sinking deep. You're now positioned for exponential growth in 2022.

Kristina Dennis is 24yrs sober and works as an interventionist and coach, but her journey to where she is today is a wild one. She has overcome more than most people I know in recovery. Her story is sure to pump you full of hope for yourself, or a loved one. You can check her work out at https://kristinadennis.com/

How does someone go from being declared a menace to their community, to being an agent of hope and change in that same community? Jeff Walker's story reveals just that. You don't want to miss this powerful episode of hope, faith

What is fear? What does it do to us spiritually and physically? And how do we spot it and overcome it? We address and go over all of this in detail in this episode. Enjoy and share with your friends.

Treating people according to their potential, and their Godly identity is more powerful then we think. We talk all about it in this episode.

What a privilege it was to have Alika Gambill on the show. Alika is a native Hawaiian and has a powerful story of transformation. After almost 2 decades of addiction God has transformed his life in amazing ways. He now runs a non profit called, “Pro Recovery Power.” He is helping many people recover. Don't miss this insightful and hope filled episode.

Educator of Neuroscience, Staci Danford is back on the show for the third time. If you've struggled with rejection, or can't seem to find a happy rhythm then this episode is for you. Find out how to activate your brains “happy chemicals” and some simple habits that will change your life.

What a privilege is was to have an old friend on the show. Julianne Thomson has over a decade of recovery and fights wild fires for a living, these days. But her journey of getting to this place of freedom and purpose had a few detours. Don't miss this powerful episode as she shares her journey into freedom.

In this encouraging episode Erik gives some very helpful insights into fear and how it sneaks up on us. He also covers at length a story about Jesus, and His input on the crippling reality of fear. “Don't Yield to Fear,” and make sure you share with friends so they don't either!

We had the privilege of having Eric Birkhimer, The National Director of Business Development for Banyan Treatment Centers, on the show. He shared his powerful journey of his struggles with addiction into his nearly 12yrs of recovery. Make sure you check out this hope filled story and share with friends.

Dr. Ponnezhan is a man of faith and is doing amazing work in the emergency rooms and intensive care units at 2 hospitals in the downtown area of Los Angeles. We spoke about the massive increase in ER visits, due to drugs and alcohol, that is taking place since the pandemic started. He shares some powerful insights and encouragement. Check it out and share with friends!

We had the privilege of having our host Erik Frederickson's cousin, Jack Mangum on the show. Jack is now the Vice President of a bank and has a beautiful family, but it wasn't always like this for him. Addiction nearly took his life years ago, but it was a powerful encounter with God that set him free and radically changed the course of his life.

Recovery Advocate Meaghan Palumbo got sober at the age 22yrs. She is now coming up on 9yrs of recovery. She spends her days giving back as she helps people into treatment and runs a recovery based business. Make sure you check out this powerful episode as Meaghan powerfully articulates the pains of addiction and the joys of recovery.

Tired of fear holding you back? Have you tried facing it?