Podcasts about addictions academy the nation

“You have to learn how to drive your brain,” says Peter Shankman. He and I go deep into what it's like have a faster than normal brain. The benefits, and the challenges. Join me for a fascinating discussion with Peter, whom the New York Times has called “a rockstar who knows everything about social media and then some.”He is a 5x best selling author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker, focusing on customer service and the new and emerging customer and neurotatypical economy. With three startup launches and exits under his belt, Peter is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about the customer experience, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and the new Neurodiverse Economy.- In addition to his passion for helping people and companies find success, some of Peter's highlights also include:- Founder of HARO – Help A Reporter Out, which became the standard for thousands of journalists looking for sources prior to being acquired three years after launch.- The ShankMinds Breakthrough Network, an elite, online mastermind of thought leaders, business experts, and change-makers.Faster than Normal – The Internet's #1 podcast on ADHD, focusing on the superpowers and gifts of having a “faster than normal brain,” which has helped thousands of people all around the world realize that having a neuroatypical brain is actually a gift, not a curse.Website: http://www.shankman.comShankmindsNYC: https://www.shankminds.com/nycx/Shankminds: http://www.shankminds.com/His podcast: http://www.fasterthannormal.com/HARO (Help A Reporter Out): http://www.helpareporter.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/petershankmanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/petershankmanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/petershankmanLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/petershankmanHis book, Faster Than Normal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07648CSNN/More info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Empowering men and being a role modelIvan begins by summarizing his specialty niche role, and specifically how he works to help men identify any expectations or programming that has impacted their lives in negative ways.Listen in to hear Ivan's intriguing history: how his relationship with his father, life in the military, and his own divorce led him to the year of introspection that changed the course of his life, and become inspired to help other men connect and find a source of support.Men supporting menHear Ivan's theory on why men may find it challenging to openly support one another, and why he's working to tear down the wall and let them know that it's okay to admit that they are having a hard time, facing depression, or questioning the direction of their life.Ivan talks about how he wants to reverse this tough mindset so that men can feel empowered by sharing these challenges, rather than emasculated.Man as the providerHere, Ivan discusses the pressure and expectations placed on males to be the main provider and caregiver, and how media, movies, and sports all urge men to be winners.Questioning that status quo, Ivan brings up the fact that many women out-earn their husbands, and that the “man as provider” role no longer has to be the norm.You will hear about Ivan's changing family status, and how he came to see his father in a different light for taking a back seat to his wife's successful career.Ivan also talks about the reason some men struggle with gender reversal roles.Low self-esteem and the link to self-destructive behaviorsTune in to hear Ivan explain the cyclic behaviors of substance abuse and how these self-destructive behaviors are connected with a lack of self-worth and pride.Mid-life understandingReframing the concept of a mid-life crisis to a mid-life understanding or awakening, Ivan dives into the most common theme for his mid-40's clientele - who reach a certain point in life and start to question if the path they have been on still feels authentic and worthwhile.Find out how to deal with this phase of your life, and move on to finding a more fulfilling experience, as Ivan shares his tips on keeping a relationship alive, discovering your purpose, and motivating others with your unique take on life.Take a chance on yourselfLearn about the importance of assessing who you really are; what your core values and belief systems are, and exactly HOW to pinpoint those things in your life that you are truly interested in and passionate about. Ivan talks about the importance of stepping back from the autopilot life you've been living and finding a more purposeful path.BackgroundIvan F. Hunt is a Certified Professional Relationship Coach and Energy Leadership Index who specializes in coaching men on important topics such as living up to social expectations.Using his training from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), he follows a proven process in helping men to question their expectations and create a new reality for themselves.Ivan volunteers with an at-risk program for male youth called the 5000 Role Models of Excellence for the Miami-Dade County School System. He also volunteers with the Veterans Treatment court in Miami, having suffered from a disability as a result of his service with the US Army.With over a decade of experience in healthcare financial management, analytics and accounting, he also has certifications in Executive Management, along with a BBA in Accounting.Married to his best friend, Ivan has four beautiful children. Having battled with and overcome addiction, abuse, and mood disorders, Ivan's personal motto is, “a life with no options, is not life at all.”Links and how to contact Ivan F. HuntWebsite: http://www.IFHCouplesCoach.comEmail: Ivan@IFHCouplesCoach.comInstagram: @Ivan_the_Man_LifecoachFacebook: @IFHSS30Podcast: Keep It MovingMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘N' RollAt 34, Amanda Meredith had it all – A successful career, a home, a child, and everything that should have made her happy. She was also crazy in love; his name was Cage, and their love would become her first addiction—but not her last. Some would say that love destroyed her, but what she let ravage her mind, body, and soul had nothing to do with love and everything to do with a deep-seated need to destroy herself.With the prick of a needle and a shot of methamphetamine, she lost everything- her child, her career, and she lost Cage. Homeless and alone on the streets of Dallas, she became a statistic. A broken nobody that had hit the gutter and licked it. Her story is not for the faint of heart. It is, however, a true account of what a life lived without a true sense of self, without self-love, and addiction looks like.Addict Chick: Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘N' Roll is her heartbreak, her sorrow, and the story of how she fought like hell to save herself, with a little help from the Man above.In this memoir, one woman proves that no matter who you are or how far you have fallen, nobody is beyond redemption.AboutAmanda Meredith is a recovering drug addict whose foray into the twisted and dark world of chemical dependency will profoundly change the way you view the disease of addiction. She has an amazing son, a crazy Doberman named Tempest and loves Rock ‘N' Roll! She divides her time between Lexington, Kentucky and Tyler, Texas.Website: http://www.addictchick.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AddictChick/Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1483444767/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

The Sweet Kill embraces the internal conflict between the light and dark. Spawned from the suicide of a lover, The Sweet Kill serenades the afflicted.This melodic black-hearted dirge claws into the soul emancipating one from this psychologically infected world.The diviner of this millenarian angst is Pete Mills, who writes, produces, and performs The Sweet Kills mandate. When gothic abrasions cast mysterious shadows The Sweet Kill passionately executes a sublime form of sophistication.Driven by a genre bent obsession of 80's new wave, 70's punk, urban beats and a current neo-emo lyrical aesthetic, The Sweet Kill refracts the melancholic struggle between love and addiction in a beautifully unsettling fashion. Through this fractured dark distortion, The Sweet Kill exudes timelessness, transcendence, and redemption.Close your eyes to see, life is but a dream, so let us forever sleep in the duality of The Sweet Kill.Website: http://www.thesweetkill.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetkill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theSweetKillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thesweetkillFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSweetKill/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petemillsMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Maria Salvatore is a 500-hour trained and certified yoga instructor (500-RYT), with additional training in yoga for trauma and addiction and Y12SR (yoga with the Twelve Steps).Based in Northern New Jersey, Maria has found her niche with a special group of clients: those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and addiction and trauma. She sees yoga as an earnest companion for growth that is both physical and mental, an invitation to openness, compassion, and mindfulness. “My primary intention,” Maria says, “is to help people learn to heal themselves.”In late childhood/early adulthood, Maria was plagued by addiction, body image issues, and broken relationships. These all experiences eventually led her to heal and transform mind, body, and soul. She experienced it as “alchemy,” left her corporate job, and went onto become a yoga teacher and studio owner. From her hometown of River Vale, she has taught happiness, global awareness, and joyful living for over 12 years.Maria has devoted her life to inspiring others to be themselves through spirituality. She believes yoga can be one of the most effective recovery tools that people can add to their quest for lasting sobriety. She knows this because she too has a recovery story. She can be found speaking at venues nationwide where proceeds go to various philanthropic organizations aimed at helping with addiction and recovery. Her motivation is simple: to bring awareness to mental health and addiction, and end the stigma around these topics so people will ask for help.Maria has extensive knowledge and education in health, wellness, fitness, anatomy and holistic nutrition. However, she believes that inner work is most rewarding. “My journey is pretty simple,” she says. “It is to help people accept themselves. To notice shortcomings that they may want to change. My mission is to break the stigma around mental illness and drug addiction and help people realize that deep salvation, healing, even a life of joy is possible! And sometimes, you have to start with something so strangely obvious you almost miss it, like a post on social media. I feel it is my responsibility as a human and as a yoga teacher to share the message that you can heal, in body mind and spirit.”When she is not in the yoga studio, you can usually find Maria walking her Chesapeake Bay Retriever, riding horses with her daughter, or spending time at home with her husband and two cats. Maria gives thanks to all her teachers and students.In addition to her own practice, Maria is also on the executive board of Kula for Karma, an inspiring nonprofit organization that brings therapeutic yoga and meditation to those most in need, transforming lives and changing the face of healthcare—one person at a time.Website: http://www.msalyoga.comInstagram: msalyoga1Twitter: @msalyogaYoutube: “Maria Salvatore Yoga”Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kula4karma/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kulaforkarmaMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Susan Marks, aka Nurse Susan, is passionate about the therapeutic benefits of cannabis. She is a medical cannabis patient. She has a progressive neurological movement disorder, and cannabis (high CBD, low THC) has allowed her to stop anti-seizure medication and the intolerable side effects.She is also a highly qualified healthcare professional, holding a nursing degree and several nursing certificates. She works with medical patients who want to include cannabis therapeutics in their health management program.During this fascinating conversation, Susan gives a history of the hemp plant as a product and cannabis as a medicine. We hear how political and financial motivations forced this highly valuable plant to become labeled a dangerous drug and eventually become placed as a Schedule I narcotic.The three criteria for a drug to be included in the federal list of Schedule I narcotics are:1. No medical benefit2. Addictive3. Very unsafe and dangerousDoes it meet these criteria? Nurse Susan believes it does not, listen in to hear why she feels this way.What is the difference between THC and CBD? Nurse Susan explains that basically, CBD works from the neck down and THC works from the neck up. However, she feels strongly that using the complete plant and portions of all the cannabinoids is the optimal way to treat a medical condition therapeutically.Does this mean you're going to get high? Not necessarily as this can be completely modulated and controlled. But, you need both. Why? Because the CBD diminishes the psychoactivity of THC and the THC boosts the effectiveness of the CBD.Why do different people experience different responses to cannabis? Two reasons, the product and the individual. When it comes to product, Susan says, "There's a lot of crap out there" and you have to make sure it is lab tested. And individuals need to start with a low dose, pay attention to the response, and adjust their protocol based upon that response."Know the product, know it's safe, and know how you respond."PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Cartels are now spraying cannabis with Fentanyl to make it highly addictive, BEWARE!What inspired Susan to become an advocate for medical cannabis? And what's the most badass thing she's ever done? Listen in to find out!Background and LInksSusan Marks, RN, BSN, PHN, is a cannabis nurse and a member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association.Susan educates and consults with clients on:- The endocannabinoid system and how cannabis works in their body and is specific to their disease or issue- How to select safe and reliable products- The dosing process- The risks and benefits of cannabis- Identifying drug interactions and avoiding unwanted side effects- Understanding that cannabis is a treatment within a continuum of care which involves interacting components and being able to integrate cannabis with the client's current treatment choices and lifestyle.With this knowledge, her clients can make informed decisions about their cannabis regimen.Nurse Susan states, “I am very grateful for this plant, and I'm committed to working with other patients who can benefit from cannabis therapy.”Susan works with patients with several medical conditions, visit her site for more details.Susan has received certification in the following subspecialties:- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)- Public Health Nurse (PHN)- Legal Nurse Consultant (LNCC)- Catastrophic Case Management and Life Care Planning- Susan was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society.For more info, visit http://dearnursesusan.com/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Why gynecology?Tune in to meet Dr. Pari Ghodsi, as we begin by hearing her explain why she was drawn to this specialty and how she ended up becoming an OB/GYN.Tips for success at a young ageWith so many achievements at a young age, we ask Dr. Pari for some words of advice for people who want to be successful. She shares some of the key things that helped her to succeed throughout school and beyond, humbly stating that although she's not the smartest person ever, her persistence paid off.Working with a millennial populationDr. Pari shares with us why she enjoys working with a younger, millennial population, and some of the unique issues facing this generation around reproductive and sexual health.Birth control and depressionListen in as Dr. Pari explains how birth control pills can be an effective treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and how we can differentiate between normal PMS and PMDD.PMS or depression?As part of a menstrual cycle, many women will be familiar with the symptoms of PMS. Here, Dr. Pari helps us to understand what normal PMS should look like, and how to know if there is something more going on. She also shares a few simple tips to help us deal with PMS.Dealing with pregnancy hormonesHere, we discuss solutions for the partner of a pregnant woman experiencing severe mood fluctuations. Dr. Pari offers advice on how best to support a particularly difficult partner, giving tips for both women and men on how to get through these often difficult and emotional times.Postpartum depressionKeep listening as we delve into the important subject of postpartum depression, differentiating between postpartum blues and serious postpartum depression, which we learn can occur or last for much longer than many people think.Menopause - (tips for a friend!)Moving onto the next phase in a woman's life, Dr. Pari tells us her top herbal recommendation for helping with menopause.Being a badassOne of our favorite questions to ask guests; hear what Dr. Pari considers to be a badass achievement in her life.Worst advice for womenIn this extended and humorous discussion, we talk about the worst advice Dr. Pari has heard given to women, culminating in an enlightening chat about the top things that women should not put into their vaginas; separate fact from fiction in our candid talk.Kegels and strengthening the vagina.Winding up, find out what Dr. Pari has to say about Kegels and strengthening exercises: should we do them, and what are the benefits?BackgroundDr. Pari Ghodsi is a well-known expert in women's health. She is a board-certified and active Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Psychology in 2002, Dr. Pari went on to study medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, graduating in 2006. She practiced in Plano, Texas, where she was acknowledged with several community awards, including being named a Top Doctor of Collin County by D Magazine.Currently, Dr. Ghodsi practices in Los Angeles, California, and enjoys writing and speaking about women's health.Links and how to reach Dr. Pari GhodsiVisit http://www.doctorpari.com/ to find out more, and click on the links to follow her Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts.More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

The years that shaped the futureJoin us to find out about the early life of NFL success story Erik Coleman, as he begins by sharing his experiences growing up in a household where both his parents were addicts. Erik discusses the struggles of his developmental years, and how the situation forced him to grow up and become a man at a young age, as he protected and shielded his little brother as best he could.Choosing the right pathWe ask Erik how his upbringing influenced his decisions, and what helped him get through some rough times.After revealing that seeing his parent's struggle with addiction motivated him to take a different path, Erik tells us how the people around him inspired and encouraged him.We hear the key ways he managed to stay focused and avoid hanging with the wrong crowd and the role that sports played through high school and beyond, helping him to retain focus and not stray down the wrong path.“I'm thankful for the good people in my life that everything worked out,” says Erik.Find out some of the key people that shaped Erik through high school and inspired him to become a success.Erik shares, “If you hang around nine people, you're going to be the tenth.”Why football?Tune in to find out why Erik wound up being a pro-footballer when he played a wide variety of sports throughout high school. It may surprise you to learn that football wasn't even his favorite sport! So how did he end up making a career as an NFL pro athlete? Tune in to find out!The moment of being draftedFirst drafted by the New York Jets in 2004, listen to Erik talk about his college journey towards selection for the NFL.We hear about how several of his college friends were drafted over the years and how this sparked the realization in him that this career could actually be a reality - find out how Erik stepped it up a notch in pursuit of his dream.Erik tells us about his hunt for an agent, the struggle of having no money to pay for NFL training, and finally, the endearing story of a dream come true: finding out about being drafted by the New York Jets when he was watching television at his grandmother's house.Fond football memoriesIn this football-focused segment, Erik reminisces about his all-time favorite quarterback interception: who was involved and what made it so special.Moving back in time, we find out what it was like to attend OTA's (Organized Team Activities) and training camps. We hear about the competitive nature of OTAs; how one mishap or wrong move can halt an entire career, and why Erik describes his rookie year as the best year of his career.Getting cut - the end of an NFL careerErik talks us through his career over the three different teams he played for in the NFL, including how and why he moved each time. Keep listening in as he opens up about the harsh reality of getting released from his Lions contract early - and what it felt like to go from being a captain and leader within his team to being escorted from the building he had known so well for two years.Erik tells us he took it hard, going into a depression for six months, and not knowing who he was if he wasn't ‘Erik Coleman, football player.'“Now that the football is gone, what am I?”Pro-athletes and addictionWith his unique insight, Erik explains why addiction can become a problem for many pro-athletes. He explains just how cutthroat and competitive the NFL can be, and the immense amount of pressure every individual is under to perform at the top of their game or risk losing their job to the next guy in line.We hear that football has a 100% injury rate by the end of the season, and how drug use for pain is common practice in the locker rooms and before games - find out how this can turn into an addiction problem.Becoming a sports analystKeep listening to discover how some interests and decisions early on in Erik's career helped set him up for his current job as a sports analyst. Does he enjoy it? Find out the answer to this question and what his favorite aspects of the job are.Best advice for aspiring NFL playersTune in to hear Erik offer some great advice for anyone wanting to make it as a professional NFL player - which is relatable for all pro-sports.He discusses everything from choosing your social circle and working hard, to why it's so important to keep a handle on schoolwork, culminating in one of Erik's favorite quotes to live by, you won't want to miss this motivational advice!What's the most badass thing you've ever done?Being an NFL player is pretty badass in itself, but listen to what Erik thinks is one of the most badass moments in his career.Overcoming AddictionsErik finishes off his interview by telling us about his current work helping people with addiction and recovery. He explains his partnership with Season's Malibu Drug Rehab Center, and how they are working to support pro athletes and others in getting the help they need.BackgroundBorn in Sacramento, California, Erik Coleman is a former football safety who spent nine years playing for the NFL with the New York Jets, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Detroit Lions.Having retired from the NFL, he joined SNY as a sports analyst, using his on-field experience, sports knowledge and passion to communicate with fans, young and old.Erik has also appeared as a sports commentator on a variety of other shows and TV channels, as well as hosting radio shows on the same theme.An active philanthropist, Erik supports a variety of worthy causes, most recently working with Seasons Drug Rehab Center in Malibu to help and support people struggling with addiction.Links and how to contact Erik ColemanTwitter: @erikcolemanInstagram: ErikColemanMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Tune in to hear how Kathy went from a life as a happy stay-at-home mom with very little business experience to a highly successful author and businesswoman. Kathy shares the story of the pivotal moment that changed the course of her life.Creating a passive income through joint funding and investingKathy continues the journey she took in learning about wealth and passive income. We hear how a small investment group grew into a community of 38,000 members, and get a brief outline of joint funding and investment.Anything is possibleMoving on, we discuss how mindset plays a huge role in investment and building wealth, and why it's important to keep an open mind and not give up. Kathy tells us there's always a way to do what you want to do if you have an open mind.Commercial or residential property investment?Listen in as Kathy tells us what differences, if any, there are between investing in commercial and residential properties, and gives us some tips on how to succeed in either property type.Advice from successful peopleHere Kathy shares with us the best piece of advice she received in all her discussions with wealthy and successful people and explains why it's important to take an active interest in your own financial future.Alternative strategies for passive incomeHear Kathy talk about other methods of creating passive income, and why it's so important to surround yourself with the right people. Join in to hear our lively discussion about creative, out-of-the-box ways to build wealth.Being a badassSometimes business, just like life, requires a bit of guts and some badass moves. Find out what are the most badass things Kathy has done in her life and career before she moves on to discuss how technology helps when you need to make a quick decision and may not have time for extensive research.Best advice for someone getting into passive income and real estateKathy explains that it's not that difficult to get started, pointing us in the right direction with some simple steps to build a good understanding of the business. Listen carefully to catch her warning about what or who to avoid when starting out as a real estate investor.Keep learning and understand your taxes!As our show winds up, you can learn a little about how the new tax changes really help property investors, and what you should be doing to maximize the benefits from these.Kathy tells us that she never stops learning and that there's always something new to discover. She shares with us some of the biggest mistakes she made, and how you can best protect yourself.BackgroundKathy Fettke is a Real Estate and Finance Specialist. She is the author of Retire Rich with Rentals, and Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network.After getting her BA in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University, Kathy went on to work for CNN, FOX, CTV and ABC-7. On top of that, she is the former president of American Women in Radio & Television.An active real estate investor, Kathy is also a licensed real estate agent and former mortgage broker, who says she has a passion for researching and sharing information about real estate and economics.Specializing in helping people build multi-million-dollar real estate portfolios, Kathy often appears as a guest expert on a huge variety of media, including CNN, Fox News, MarketWatch, the Wall Street Journal, and many more.Following her certification as a personal coach, Kathy produced a cable show called DREAM, where she gained important insights that led her to her current career and passion for real estate and wealth building.You can learn from Kathy's popular podcast, The Real Wealth Show, which has listeners in 27 countries.Links and how to get in touch with Kathy Fettke:Be sure to go to her website for more https://www.realwealthnetwork.com/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Today Dr. Sanda Moldovan provides us with tips to help you heal better and tells us why “the mouth is the gateway to a person's health and well-being.” Learn why certain foods are best and find out Dr. Sanda's thoughts about how healing can be helped by water, light and energy, oxygen, plants and more!"Dr. Sanda Moldovan is the founder of Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness. An award-winning periodontist, she tirelessly advocates non-narcotic alternatives for healing, which is the subject of her new book, Heal Up! Seven Ways to Faster Healing and Optimum Health (Available in September 2018, Advantage / Forbes Books).The Holistic side to HealingListen in to find out why Dr. Sanda got into the holistic side of healing when many other dentists have not. She tells us that after she finished periodontal school, she began using the same treatment on different people with different results. Her curiosity about how the body heals and how she could improve healing led her to conduct research, as well as attend medical and nutritional conferences from which she began to apply the techniques she learned to patients who hadn't healed well in previous treatments.She tells us that the information related to better, faster, optimum health and healing has grown exponentially in the last few years and, with that, she is here to share her wisdom about alternative and natural ways to heal our bodies.Heal Up! Non-Narcotic use in Oral Surgery or Dentistry or both?Primarily written to help her patients, she realized that healing in the mouth is the same as healing elsewhere in the body. Find out how our bodies suffer injuries and heal every single day, and what you can do to aid the recovery process, not just from day to day routines but from surgery too.Alternatives to Narcotics and What we should be Asking?Learn why we should challenge the medical professionals and not just accept what they say when it comes to prescribing medication for pain relief. Listen in to hear Dr. Sanda explaining how Bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory enzyme that comes from pineapples, is as effective in controlling pain, after wisdom tooth removal, as prescribed drugs are. Tune in to discover other alternatives to narcotics can aid in pain relief anywhere in the body.Find out why Dr. Sanda recommends low-level laser therapy to help with pain control and why she uses this treatment in her office every day. She tells us that it's been around for years, and it can be used almost anywhere on the body.Drugs Mask the PainListen to Dr. Sanda's belief that Ibuprofen drugs like Advil and Motrin, dull the pain and impede the healing process by slowing it down. She explains how our fast-paced lives mean we want to feel good right away, and taking a pill is not the right way to go. This is what she tells her patients “it's all about techniques and lifestyle choices that we have to make to heal and feel better”.What will we find in Heal Up!?Tune in to find out what Dr. Sanda's book is all about. She tells us that there are seven chapters which don't have to be read in any particular order. Listen in to her telling us how healing with supplements and homeopathics are great natural remedies to really help to decrease pain and speed up the regeneration of bones, and other soft tissues in the body. She shares her knowledge of healing with oxygen and why most of us don't get enough.Find out why healing with water, meditation and getting enough sleep are vital to be able to heal properly. She also tells us how healing with food can help to shorten the period of pain and inflammation by choosing the correct diet and lifestyle choices.What should I be looking for in Water?Dr. Sanda tells us why she uses a PH meter at home and why she recommends this to anyone who is interested to find out about the PH balance in their water. She explains that the best water for healing is spring water due to its alkaline PH and tell us how this helps to balance the acidity in our bodies.BackgroundDr. Moldovan's award-winning expertise in biological dentistry has enabled countless patients to learn how to bridge the gap between their mouths and their bodies. As one of the nation's leading advocates for nutritional and homeopathic support for oral health and healing, she frequently appears on the Emmy-winning television show, “The Doctors”, as well as guest spots on “Inside Edition,” and NBC News. Her patients are from all walks of life–working mothers, police officers, educators, CEO's, athletes, and Hollywood celebrities whom all share the common desire to live a long and healthier life.For more information, please visit: http://www.drsandamoldovan.com/---More info - https://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Sophie tells us a bit about herself and shares some of her secrets to boundless morning energy, like drinking Kyo Greens. Listen in to hear about her belief in self-care as a key to a healthy life. She mentions sleep, nourishment, discipline, and exercise in her daily routine and explains why these are important.SleepTune in to get Sophie's advice on sleep. She covers little things you can avoid and steps to take to get yourself into a healthy sleep routine. Magnesium, essential oils and reading a book are on her list! You will find this very useful.We discuss how different we are and how we have to adopt the right techniques for our body types and mental preferences.Sophie's advice is to find your sweet spot. “Your body has innate wisdom.” She shares her belief that YOU DO know the answers and your instinct will guide you.How to startJoin us to hear Sophie's advice. Her analogy of a Wellness Bank Account is a great way of explaining how to start the process! Her idea is simple and makes all your effort easy to acknowledge.Sophie shares her secret of building on your steps and progression. Simple actions such as brushing your teeth or just wearing the right clothing are discussed. You will enjoy hearing how these little things can motivate you.In line with her belief that the mind follows, her motto is “Do it no matter what.”BackgroundSophie Uliano is New York Times best-selling author of Gorgeously Green, and has written 3 additional books on healthy living. She was featured on Oprah's Earth Day show, where she taught Julia Roberts and Oprah her everyday gorgeously green tips. Sophie created an accessible doorway for the average person to walk through to live a more holistic way of life. She took green out of the yurt and into the real world. Good Housekeeping dubbed Sophie, “A Mary Poppins for the new Millennium”.Sophie contributes as a healthy living reporter to the Huffington Post and numerous TV shows. She is a board-certified holistic nutritionist, yoga teacher, and wellness educator. Sophie creates weekly video content with two new YouTube videos, and two-to-three regular Facebook lives, which collectively have a reach of close to 2 million women across the globe.How to find SophieSophie Uliano on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gorgeouslygreen/Website: http://sophieuliano.com/about-sophie/More about Kyolic and Kyo Greens: http://www.kyolic.com/kyolic-products-page/greens-superfoods/Catch her Wellness Weekend in LA from 9- 10 June at the Line Hotel. You can find out more here: http://sophieuliano.com/g4gla/—–More info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Dr. Jaffe is considered do have a controversial outlook on addiction, with many people attacking him over his progressive viewpoints. Listen in as he explains why he's okay with people calling him names, what motivates him to keep going and how the traditional treatment model is changing.Non-abstinence treatment and harm reduction methodsLearn about the alternative methods of recovery and find out why abstinence may not be the best route to take for every addict. Here, Dr. Jaffe discusses the reasons such a shockingly low percentage of people seek professional help for their issues, and the roadblocks that prevent them from doing so.After learning about the world of harm reduction treatments, Dr. Jaffe started working with people at whatever level they are comfortable with - he talks about how this works, and why total abstinence may not be the answer for some people.Tune in to find out Dr. Jaffe's thoughts on moderation programs such as controlled drinking: does he believe they can be successful?The stigma of labelingGoing on to talk about why labeling someone with an addiction or mental illness can hinder his or her recovery, the Dr explains that labels such as these are usually lifelong, even though the conditions themselves may only be situational and temporary.Why so many people won't get help?Dr. Jaffe delves deeper into the reasons so many people are struggling, yet won't seek professional help, the barriers surrounding the old-school treatment systems, and why he thinks a more individualized approach is required.He introduces his book The Abstinence Myth and offers a free download of the first chapter.Medical Assisted Therapy (MAT)Keep listening to hear how MAT can be a valuable tool for some people, but why it's not the standalone answer.Different treatments for different peopleDr. Jaffe shares his frustration regarding the infighting among experts, and asks: why are we spending so much time arguing? He maintains that each client presents with a different history, genetics, beliefs, and environments, so each should be treated individually.Continuing on to talk about spirituality, self-care, and connection, Dr. Jaffe laments the fact that this hasn't been a huge focus in the field over the last few decades.What can people do if the traditional treatments aren't working?Rounding off this enlightening podcast, Dr. Jaffe offers his final gems of wisdom to people looking for alternative recovery treatments.Ending on a positive note, he encourages people to keep trying different systems until they find the right one for them.He shares a few anecdotal success stories and finishes off on a positive note with some final words of advice you won't want to miss.BackgroundDr. Adi Jaffe is a nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, and stigma. He is also the founder of IGNTD; a transformation and learning experience company, and lectures in the psych department of UCLA.Co-founder of one of the most progressive mental health treatment facilities in the nation, Dr. Jaffe's work, and research is focused on changing the way people think about and deal with mental issues.Having appeared on TED talks, television shows and documentaries discussing the topics of addiction and therapy, Dr. Jaffe is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health in America.Links and how to contact Adi Jaffehttp://www.theabstinencemyth.com/--More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

"Never take an opioid so you won't find out if you're one of the 20% who will likely become addicted."Pioneering Opioid Sparing orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knees, and shoulders. Team physician UMass Lowell. Dr. Sigman was one of the earliest advocates of Opioid Sparing surgery. He is a leading educator in the field. He has authored numerous publications and video techniques for surgeon education. He has also been an outspoken proponent on educating patients on the options of Opioid Sparing surgery.Website - https://scottasigmanmd.com/Website - https://www.planagainstpain.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/scottasigmanFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Sigman-MD/208458845851494Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottasigmanmd/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Stop holding back on your life and start moving forward, naturally!After Dr. Teralyn explains her method of helping those with substance use disorder she discusses her initial step with her addiction clients. This is finding out what they want and what their goals are. She goes on to emphasize that she wants her clients to leave with the treatment that benefits them and that they can actually use.The comparison between talking and physical repair for addiction treatment is brought up and Dr. Teralyn shares how quick the addiction breaking regiment cycle is with her method.Join us to hear her findings that anyone can need neurotransmitter repair as a result of food and environment playing a crucial role in our lives. She shares that diet, lifestyle, supplementation and neurotransmitter repair can improve even issues inherent in DNA.Essential Oils and their Role in Mental Health and AddictionBeing one of the first things Dr. Teralyn tried, she shares some facts about stimulating essential oils. Tune in to find out what effects essential oils have on serotonin and GABA levels. She compares amino acids to essential oils and you won't believe the fascinating findings!Dr. Teralyn notes that these would have to be used in conjunction with other life changes in order to improve addiction. There is no silver bullet.Where can you start?Dr. Teralyn recommends starting with a food journal. Tune in to find out what you should eat every two to three hours and what not to eat! She reveals the role of food and its impact on addiction improvement as a step in the right direction.About Dr. Teralyn SellDr. Teralyn Sell is an addiction and mental health expert located in Wisconsin. She has worked with A&E, ABC TV, Your Tango as well as other various blogs and is a Faculty at The Addictions Academy. Dr. Teralyn holds a Ph.D. in Psychology specializing in addictions, a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and multiple brain health and nutrition certifications.She has a passion for neurotransmitter repair to improve mental health and addiction outcomes using holistic alternatives such as supplements, amino acids, and essential oils.She partners with her husband, Steve, a professional interventionist and recovery coach and together they own a locally renowned holistic wellness center in Wisconsin.Websites: http://drteralyn.com and http://920QUITNOW.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/DrTeralyn/Facebook: https://facebook.com/recoverycoachsteve/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-teralyn-sell-752a2060/Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr_teralyn/--More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

BackgroundOn this episode, I interview Paul Gilmartin, a stand-up comedian since 1987. He has been on several shows including a half-hour slot on Comedy Central's Presents show “Comedy Central Presents Paul Gilmartin.”In 1995 Paul began presenting the cooking and entertainment show on TBS “Dinner and a Movie”. DAAM stopped airing in 2011 and after suffering from severe depression Paul decided to air a podcast on that very subject.“The Mental Illness Happy Hour” began in 2011. A mental health awareness podcast where Paul interviews artists, audience members, listeners and mental health practitioners on mental health subjects, whilst at the same time adding a soupçon of his own comedic genius into the fray. To date, MIHH has been downloaded a staggering 22 million times and has been rated 5/5 on iTunes.As if this wasn't enough MIHH is frequently picked as Editor's Choice by Apple Podcast staff and in 2016 was chosen by Esquire Magazine as that year's best podcast. It has also featured in the PBS documentary “A State of Mind”.Early To BedTune in to hear about Pauls habit of getting up at around noon. He shares that it's perfectly normal for comedians because of late shows and comedians having more to worry about than what time they get up, like, is there an echo in the room that they are about to perform in? Or is the mic on? This, he says, “is the real stress and can be the difference in the career you have, rather than the career you want. Getting laid and getting paid are the two most important parts of being a comedian. If you're funny then well, the ladies will think you're attractive, right?”Paul remembers that he was always funny as a kid but this was more a case of having to be rather than wanting to be. It was more a case of validation, of feeling special. You want to be validated and experience pleasure.InspirationListen in to learn how Paul comes up with his material and the process he follows thereafter. It's different for everyone, according to Paul. “When you first start out you are a nobody. You have no experience whatsoever so you think of things that are going to be the most effective on stage.”Nasty HabitsJoin in to hear Paul share a shockingly dark similarity among most comedians. He reflects that some comedians are a complete disaster offstage but onstage are hilarious geniuses. For others, it is vice versa.Paul shares a disturbing statistic about comedians and the destructive efforts they make to be funny. Paul shares that he has seen some brilliant comedians that just never achieved the success they could have, because of their own self-destruction or addiction.You call that Funny?Paul enlightens us about the side of the comedy world that we don't see. The questions, doubts and constant comparisons comedians indulge in. We learn that comedians are actually perfectionists- always looking to perfect their gigs.Tune in as we cover interesting examples like Chris Tucker and his work.“A greater writer analyzes the comedy, sees it as a philosophy; a way of life, Anyone can write but to write great comedy you have to analyze it and look into its being, its soul.” Deep words from Paul.Move AlongWe learn that Paul's decision to move from “Dinner and a Movie” to “Mental Illness Happy Hour” wasn't his to make. He shares the dark journey of depression, medication and suicide that directed him to his podcast. Join in to hear about his intentions and goals for the podcast that will touch your heart.Paul aims to connect with his guests. Episodes need that vulnerability element.No RegretsThis episode will show you how something as simple as a podcast and helping other people, can positively impact a life. This is precisely what happened to Paul. You will want to hear first hand the huge inspiration his podcast provided to him to change his life for the better. He shares his lifestyle changes and the healthier choices he has gone on to make because of his podcast!AdvicePaul says that his two pieces of advice would be:Have compassion for others but not at the expense of compassion for yourself; andNothing degrades the quality of your life more than obsessing about the quality of your life.Check out the Mental Illness Happy Hour at http://mentalpod.com---More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Some of the first cookbooks were written by physicians, and originally Rx meant "recipe."During this fascinating conversation, Dr. Fenster talks deeply about how to understand the food experience, and how our relationship with food has created "Diseases of Civilization.""All disease starts in the gut, Hippocrates figured this out 2,500 years ago, we're just catching up."This interview also reveals that not all inflammation is bad, that we just need to find a balance. How do we do this?"In general, stay away from a lot of white powders."Drs. Mike and Cali also talk in depth about how we have been sold and have bought into a culture of convenience, and the negative impact this can have.Dr. Fenster lets us in on his 5 Quick Tips ...listen in to find out!Dr. Michael S. Fenster, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist, author, and professional chef. He currently holds faculty cross appointments at The University of Montana College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences as well as The Missoula College Culinary Arts Program of the Department of Business Technology.In addition to his clinical practice, he hosts a weekly national radio show, Code Delicious, and his Food As Therapy (FAT) InitiativeTM recognizes the importance of the food experience in our lives as well as the impact of the quality of the comestibles we ingest; as only a physician and chef could.Dr. Mike has taught and explored the relationship between food and health through international workshops, seminars, lectures and cooking demonstrations.Dr. Fenster has appeared on CBS The Doctors, Fox News, Fox Business News and has had articles featured in The Atlantic, Pacific Standard, Outdoor, Glamour, Shape, Women's Day, Martha Stewart Living, Muscle and Fitness, Men's Fitness, and many more. Dr. Fenster also writes a regular column for Psychology Today.Be sure to follow on social media:Facebook @1MDHealthTwitter @1MDHealthMore information, please visit https://www.1MD.orgDr. Fenster's Book, Food Shaman: The Art of Quantum Food - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682617246/--More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Dr. Budoff and Dr. Estes discuss what causes heart disease and how it can be affected by diet, health, drug use, and more. They also go deep into what you can do to decrease your chances of heart-related illness, including easy solutions available to us all.Matthew J. Budoff, M.D., FACC, is Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Director of Cardiac CT at the Division of Cardiology at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. Dr. Budoff received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. and completed an internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as a fellowship in cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.Dr. Budoff is the chief investigator in several active medical research trials and is a frequent lecturer on topics of cardiology at symposia, congresses and annual conferences on nearly every continent. He has authored or co-authored over 500 research papers, six books, and 36 book chapters.Dr. Budoff received the Einstein Award for Scientific Achievement from the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK, and was awarded the Top Oral Abstract at the American Heart Association's 2009 meeting. Most recently, he was named to the U.S. News & World Report list of Top Doctors for 2011.Web: http://calciumscan.com--More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

"Relationships that work are between couples who are able to swim the depth of their emotional ocean together," says Dr. V. "And Valentine's Day is bullsh*t."Dr. Venus Nicolino, best known as “Dr. V,” is a renowned relationship expert, media personality and host of WeTV's Marriage Boot Camp who has also been featured on Bravo's LA Shrinks.Take a compassionate and empathic understanding of Life's Problems, add a dash of profanity and you get Dr. V. Dr. V's edgy, humorous-yet-philosophical take on “How to Human” has made her an audience favorite. Now entering her fourth season of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars, Dr. V first appeared on Bravo's L.A. Shrinks in 2013.Since then, she's been featured on Real Housewives of New Jersey, Millionaire Matchmaker and appeared as a recurring guest on Watch What Happens Live, The Dr. Oz Show, The Real and Rachael Ray.Dr. V holds a Masters Degree from New York University in Counseling Psychology, a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.Her first book is scheduled to be published by Harper Collins in Winter 2018.Dr. V currently lives in Los Angeles.Click here for more information on Dr. V. http://talk2drv.com/Click here for a previous press. http://talk2drv.com/videos/Be sure to follow Dr. V:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dr.VenusNicolino/Twitter https://twitter.com/Dr_V_tweetInstagram https://www.instagram.com/doctor_v_/--More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Billie Lee shares the story of her own transition and her passion for helping others who are on a similar path.Billie Lee is a transgender woman, activist, and blogger currently living in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Indiana, Billie graduated from a broadcasting academy in Illinois, where she secured her degree in radio, TV, and film.Knowing that she was ready for bigger things, Billie moved to California, where she began her journey as a stylist, working with many both in and outside of the entertainment industry. After finding success as a stylist, Billie wanted to move on and create a place where people could find peace in their daily lives in the hectic city.She soon opened an organic cafe, which she owned and operated for two years before she sold it in order to move forward with her dream. Billie has since focused on motivating and inspiring others as a lifestyle blogger and TV host.After Tinder introduced their new "transgender" feature, Billie has been a spokesperson and model for their movement. Currently, she is on the board of Trans Life LA, a non-profit, which helps bring health and wellness to the trans community in the area.You may also recognize Billie from her recent feature in Buzzfeed videos. She continues to work with Buzzfeed and others in the trans community to create videos that aim to educate on trans issues. Watch Billie Lee on the hit reality show Vanderpump Rules on BravoTV Mondays at 9pmET/PT.For more information on Billie Lee - http://itsmebillielee.com/Be sure to follow Billie Lee:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsmebillielee/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/billie.lee.37Twitter - https://twitter.com/itsmebillielee--More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Dr. Vera Tarman is the Medical Director of Renascent, Canada's largest drug and alcohol residential treatment centre. Dr. Tarman is currently overseeing Renascent's unique 28-day live-in treatment program for women with food addiction.Dr. Tarman is the author of Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction and has spoken internationally on the subject of sugar and carbohydrate addiction.Website links:http://addictionsunplugged.comhttp://drveratarmanmd.comTwitter: @addunplugFacebook: https://facebook.com/vera.tarmanMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Chanda Lynn is a recovering addict of three years, her addiction lasted a little over six years and included almost every drug imaginable - though her drug of choice was painkillers. Chanda went through one pregnancy in active addiction and spent her first year as a mother strung out. After a miraculous encounter with God, she was able to recover. Now she is a full-time mother of two beautiful children, an activist, recovering addict, poet and public speaker.https://www.facebook.com/chandalynn33/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Dr. David Henderson is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and speaker. He is the founder and president of Four Stones Collaborative, a mental health consulting group in Dallas, Texas. He sees adolescent and adult clients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, delusional disorders, and substance abuse. Prior to starting Four Stones, Dr. Henderson partnered with an organization called Southwest Clinical and Forensics, where he offered a number of services including psychiatric medication management, individual and family counseling, and expert witness testimony in family, civil, and criminal matters for the Dallas and surrounding county courts.For five years, Dr. Henderson served as the Department Chair of Psychology and Counseling at Criswell College, rebuilding its Masters in Counseling Program and starting the undergraduate major in Psychology. He also helped to develop a fully online counseling curriculum for the school. In addition, Dr. Henderson has served as an adjunct professor of Psychology and Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. Currently a member of the board of directors for Drug Prevention Resources, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing youth substance abuse, he is also the psychological correspondent for 'Mornings with Jeff and Rebecca' on KCBI 90.9 FM.Dr. Henderson has presented nationally and internationally at conferences for the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, The Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. He is the author of two books, Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Struggles and My Teenage Zombie: Resurrecting the Undead Adolescent in Your Home.Websites:https://www.fourstonesgroup.comhttps://www.drdavidhenderson.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fourstonesgroup/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhendersonmd/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

BMX saved his life.With his experiences with brain tumors and injuries, Josh became very passionate about learning about food and the correlation between his health and well being, as well as sharing information with others in hopes of helping them become well.In February of 2015, Josh completed the Institute for Integrative Nutrition program to earn a certification as a HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH, furthering his efforts in sharing information with others and helping them achieve their goals with their health and well-being.Josh CONTINUES TO RIDE BMX AT A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL DESPITE LIVING WITH 4 BRAIN TUMORS, blog about food & health, advocate a healthy lifestyle via Brainy BMX Stunt Shows, and research holistic nutrition. He also shares this healthy lifestyle even further with the world via his social media, website/blog, and The Josh Perry Foundation.For more information, please visit: http://joshperrybmx.com/Follow on social media: @JoshPerryBMX---More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Shane Ramer is the creator and host of ThatSoberGuy.com and Sober Guy Radio. He also created, produces, and hosts a corporate podcast for a CA fortune 500 company. In September 2013, after a long battle with addiction, Shane checked himself into a 30-day rehab facility and has remained clean and sober ever since.In 2014 Shane created ThatSoberGuy.com and Sober Guy Radio, which focuses on sharing personal experience and offers resources to help those struggling and recovering from alcoholism and addiction. Longtime friend and co-host Seth Manter officially joined the show in 2018 after many guest appearances. Shane and Seth bring a unique, open, honest, and sometimes comical approach to addiction recovery. The Sober Guy platform continues to grow with weekly Friday and Tuesday podcasts that reach listeners across states and continents.Featured guests have included musicians, athletes, doctors, writers, producers, professionals in the treatment industry, and many more.Shane is married to his wife Jessica of 16 years. They have a daughter Lucy, son Cash, and live in Northern California.Website - http://www.ThatSoberGuy.comTwitter - @5ThatSoberGuyInstagram - @realthatsoberguyMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Dr. Rusilko specializes in creating healthy lifestyles that support longevity and improved overall quality of life through medically supervised and customized diagnostic and treatment programs, with an emphasis placed on personal patient attention and follow-up. His brand of Lifestyle Medicine caters to patients who desire and who are committed to investing in themselves, to discover true transformation and regain aspects of their life they may have been lost while they weren't paying attention.Destined to augment the lives of his patients, Dr. Ivan Rusilko's personalized approaches dives in…biophysically. “Age…well that's just a number, “ he shares, confidently. After graduating from Mercyhurst College in Pennsylvania, Dr. Rusilko earned his osteopathic medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. With changing lives on his agenda, Dr. Ivan Rusilko created a private practice to inspire a supreme quality of life for any motivated individual who crosses his path.Nestled comfortably in the heart of Miami Beach, this exclusive practice welcomes anyone truly dedicated and seeking an alternative way to prevent or correct any ache, pain or issue. By applying diagnosis and treatment on an environmental, behavioral, and medical level, Dr. Rusilko creates healthy lifestyle programs that support longevity and help to improve overall quality of life. Getting to know his patients one-on-one, he targets lifestyle-related problems with an advanced clinical approach and individualized prescription.“Think of me as an internal dermatologist.” He says.Dr. Rusilko is proud to have served as the former Medical Director and Co-Founder of Club Essentia Wellness Retreat at The Delano in Miami Beach, and the Medical Fitness, Nutrition and Sexual Health Specialist at The MIAMI Institute. Dr. Rusilko has been featured as a health writer and lifestyle coach for The Washington Times and serves as a media expert and spokesperson for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. A global teacher for Empire Medical Training, Dr. Rusilko teaches aesthetic and wellness-based certification courses and sits on the Physician Advisory Board for the American Academy of Procedural Medicine.While he practices out of his Miami Beach office, Dr. Ivan Rusilko's talents are recognized across the globe. A recipient of the Dean's Award for promoting osteopathic medicine on an international level, he is also a certified sports nutritionist and a celebrity personal trainer. With his first-hand knowledge in the exercise and nutrition fields, Dr. Rusilko helps his patients to discover true transformation and regain aspects of their lives.The way he sees it…“Whether you are 18 or 80, you deserve to feel and look your absolute best.” So why not start that today?SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite: https://www.LFSTM.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivanrusilkoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorivanrusilko/Amazon – The Winemaker's Dinner Trilogy – Erotic Romance serieshttps://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_qz_back?sf=fr&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aivan+rusilko&keywords=ivan+rusilko&unfiltered=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1536680457More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Erin Wathen is a holistic health coach, food abuse counselor, andthe inspiring author of Why Can't I Stick to My Diet?: How To End The Food Drama.Her philosophy, simply put: Health isn't a number on the scale or how often we exercise, but our lives as a whole.Several years ago, Erin was not at peace with her body — despite her wealth ofknowledge on diet and exercise. She was always on a diet, and yet never reached her goal weight.As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a Food AddictionCounselor, Erin was well versed in the science behind health. As a CertifiedSpinning® Instructor, Vinyasa Yoga instructor, and Classical Pilates instructor, she understood the mechanics of health and fitness as well.Through a lot of trial and error, Erin found true nutrition to be the missing piece of the puzzle. It was then that Erin started her last diet, which ultimately became her food plan and the basis of her health coaching program, as well as her book Why Can't I Stick to My Diet? The book is currently available online at Amazon and in bookstores everywhere.Website: https://erinwathenwellness.com/Her book: https://erinwathenwellness.com/bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/erinwathenwellness/Twitter: https://twitter.com/erinwathenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinwathenwellness/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNI73s_l_vJ_iiKTnUyiUALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-boardman-wathen-4075a9149/More info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

After spending 10 years in the Financial Industry and suffering from a chronic illness, Julie decided to pursue a career in what she had been passionate about for years–creating a better, healthier, and happier life. Two years after reaching remission with her Crohn's Disease, Julie is sharing her knowledge and experiences to change the life of others.On the show today, we talk about why she switched careers and the surprising similarities. We also discuss some fantastic programs and tips Julie has, including how to stay gluten-free while traveling, something with which I personally struggle.As a certified Nutrition Consultant and Health Coach, Julie inspires individuals who are on a mission to feel better physically and mentally in order to boost daily energy and productivity. Rather than focusing solely on what one should and should not eat, Julie focuses on long-lasting habit changes and mindfulness that provide individuals with the proper tools to lead a healthier lifestyle.Julie believes that being healthy is about maintaining a balance that allows you to enjoy life while creating the proper foundation to give you a better tomorrow. She knows for a fact that it is important to reach the optimal level of both physical and emotional health because, without one, we cannot enjoy the other. This has led to her personal motto, “It is not about being skinny, it's about being your BEST WHOLE SELF”, for which her health coaching business is named.In addition to numerous public speaking engagements at companies like AstraZeneca, Athleta, and Morgan Stanley, Julie has also been featured on several podcasts, including iHeartRadio and RadioMD, and has served as a guest on MyNEWPhilly.com, ReachMD, DisruptED TV, PHL17, and Times Square Today. She is also currently the host of DisruptHealth, an online TV program creating compelling conversations about health and wellness.Email: julie@bestwholeself.comWebsite – https://www.bestwholeself.com/Facebook – https://facebook.com/bestwholeselfInstagram – http://instagram.com/juliempalumboTwitter – https://twitter.com/juliempalumboYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIbQSscG4zMV89R3Hjn4Y_QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-palumbo-a5196235/More info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Dani La Barrie helps her clients by listening to where they currently are, listening to their pain points. Then, explore where they want to be, what they would want their life to look like. Then create a plan of how to get them to where they want to be.During this fun and interesting conversation, Dani shares her experience and how she is helping women with Cacao Ceremonies and more. It's much more than just eating chocolate and complaining about husbands!We also go deep into her philosophy: “Take a break, take a time-out, find something that makes you laugh, and enjoy life! Listen in, this is a great exchange of ideas and inspiration.Dani La Barrie is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Happiness Transformation Coach who specializes in helping ambitious women break through unwanted habits – like unfulfilling relationships, perhaps drinking every night, saying no when you mean yes, saying yes when you mean no, and other challenging habits that are difficult to break. Having professional and personal experience with mental health and addiction for the last 11 years, Dani is excited to bring it all to the mainstream with her Affinity Care coaching program, seminars, retreats, books, and speaking engagements.Email: Dani@AffinityCareNow.comWebsite: http://www.AffinityCareNow.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaniLaBarrieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DaniLaBarrieTwitter: https://twitter.com/AffinityCareNowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/danilabarrieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCelH9PbvsX7blwBjsO0vagQ?Her book, Stories of an Ex-Party Girl: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QD33T8X/More info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Alex Sparrow is an actor, singer and musician, best known for his role as Alexi Petrov on Lifetime's UNREAL (seasons 3 and 4), and his music video, “She's Crazy But She's Mine” written and directed by Alex Sparrow that became viral all over the world, and collected more than 600 million views on Facebook, and over 300 million on YouTube.Alex Sparrow was born in Russia and raised in the family of Austrian Baron Alexis von Gecmen-Waldek. Alex was the winner of Russian “X-factor” in 2005, “Dancing and Skating with the Stars” and won the Russian Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards as “Favorite Actor” in 2014 and 2016. Alex Sparrow also represented Russia in the Eurovision international competition in 2011.Alex Sparrow has received critical acclaim in the Eastern European film industry, having over 30 Russian and European films under his belt, winning him several film festival awards in Russia, Sweden and more. Alex Sparrow received three-time ‘Best Score Award' winner for composing the music for the European co-produced film “The House of Others”, a multiple award-winning post-war drama that was a Georgian Oscars and Golden Globe entry in 2017, the film also received the most prestigious US Spotlight Award and Satellite Award.Website: http://www.alexsparrow.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.vorobyov.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.alexsparrow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alex_Sparrow_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFneYPLOjOHYbQwQC0GLaJABe True, Be You YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCeH9bqFmscMore info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Compassionate Recovery: a universal, secular program to heal the Spectrum of Addictions.Darren Littlejohn is a best selling author, retreat leader, Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki healing practitioner. A recovering addict and a practitioner of Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, as well as a former mental health specialist, he earned a BA in Psych in 1991 and worked in chemical dependency and acute psychiatric care facilities during college. Darren took 2 years of graduate school in Research Methods for Psychology.His first book, The 12-Step Buddhist (Beyond WordsAtria 2009), helped launch the Buddhist Recovery movement by incorporating new topics into the field. Topics include Tibetan as well as Zen Buddhism, Aspects of Self Dialogs using Jungian Archetypes for addicts as well as less talked about topics such as mental illness and relapse in long-term sobriety.He is currently 21 years sober and has published eight books. Titles include The Yoga of Self-Compassion, The Yoga of Letting Go and How to Gain Nothing from Buddhist Practice. In Fall 2019 Beyond Words/Simon & Schuster will release The 12-Step Buddhist 10-Year Anniversary edition. The next book (Spring 2020) is Compassionate Recovery: a universal, secular program to heal the Spectrum of Addictions.Darren has hosted retreats and workshops nationwide that incorporate a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach to recovery. He has appeared in The New York Times, TV's EXTRA, and on many podcast and radio interviews. His own 12-Step Buddhist podcast has been downloaded nearly half a million times.As a yoga and fitness instructor, Darren created Portland's first Yoga for Recovery movement and spearheaded many local, community-based healing events. He continues to study and practice yoga, Buddhism and energy healing arts in beautiful San Diego where he enjoys caring for rescue dogs and practicing Yoga.After more than three decades working with recovering populations in and beyond 12-Step culture, Darren created the Compassionate Recovery program.Darren is available for speaking, workshops and private consultations on the topic of Compassionate Recovery. You can reach Darren at 503-754-7731 ordarrenblittlejohn@gmail.com.Website: http://the12stepbuddhist.comWebsite: http://compassionaterecovery.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/the12stepbuddhist/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/12stepbuddhist/More info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

In his twenties and early thirties, Tom had developed a lifestyle that centered on alcohol and cocaine. Although he had stopped excessive drinking and drug use, a number of things happened in a short period of time which led him back to that lifestyle. He was wrongfully fired from a high-profile job in 2009 in a public and embarrassing manner. Then in January of 2010, when his colleague's 18-year-old son was paralyzed from the neck down after a snowboarding accident, he agreed to assist with her law practice for a year to allow her to take time to care for her son. Just months later, in March of 2010, his brother was similarly paralyzed from the neck down in a ski accident and he wound up becoming intimately involved in his daily care and rehabilitation in Maine. In June of the same year, his mother was diagnosed with throat cancer, which had Tom running back and forth to Albany to assist in taking his Mom to chemotherapy treatments and other doctor appointments.Taking on all of these new responsibilities, on top of running his own law firm, was extremely overwhelming. Given the utter lack of even minimal help from other family members in dealing with his brother's accident and other issues, Tom returned to his reliance on alcohol and drugs as a crutch to keep up with all of these demands.This resulted in Tom winding up at rehab in upstate New York in May of 2011. When he entered rehab he was 140 pounds, had bleeding gums from frequent cocaine use, cardiac and pulmonary problems from smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, and was near bankruptcy. There was no doubt Tom was a mess. When he left rehab one month later, Tom was 177 pounds with a muffin top, his gums were healing, and he faced the challenge of cleaning up the messes created in every aspect of his life.Nutrition, exercise and a regular twelve-step practice have helped Tom overcome these obstacles. In the last five years, he has rarely been sick; he set out to eat right and exercise every day and on August 1, 2015, Tom won a physique contest for men over 35.Tom has made all his financial amends and no longer has the specter of bankruptcy hanging over his head. He was certified as a personal trainer in sports nutrition and weight management, all while maintaining a thriving law practice. After two years of freedom from alcohol and drugs, Tom was able to give up cigarettes and nicotine.In 2013, Tom graduated from the Institute for Integrated Nutrition. He has been free of alcohol and drugs since May 11, 2011, and cigarettes and nicotine since September 27, 2013. Tom measures his success by the differences between the life he was living when I entered rehab and his life today. It seems like looking back on a different person and a different lifetime. Through the grace of God, and by utilizing the twelve-steps and tools in this book, Tom was able to achieve his goals of sobriety and overall health.Website: https://www.spiritualadrenaline.comsFacebook: https://facebook.com/SpiritualAdrenaline/Instagram: @Spiritual_AdrTwitter: @spiritualadrenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZn-be9v4Qhi2QwAQOZI57AMore info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

AGENT is the fastest growing modeling platform where models take control of their careers and clients have direct access to the best, most diverse talent instantly. AGENT is committed to a safer, more transparent work environment.Clients can take control of their talent bookings and find the best, most diverse models instantly on the AGENT platform. Powerful search filters, lower booking fees, total transparency, real­time communication and team collaboration tools for speed and efficiency. From fashion to e-commerce, AGENT has 25k+ models registered.AGENT, the fastest growing modeling platform in the world and is disrupting the Modeling Industry. The traditional agency method has lacked transparency, is inefficient and provides little flexibility, especially when you need to book a model last minute. Don't let someone else send you models they think are right for your production or event.On AGENT, you have the power to choose the perfect talent, on your schedule.AGENT guarantees your satisfaction.About MarkMark Willingham is a longtime Fashion Industry Expert and CEO of AGENT, the fastest growing modeling platform in the world.As the CEO and Co-Founder of AGENT, Mark is responsible for ensuring initiatives are aligned with the company vision, spearheading strategy, overseeing operations, and ongoing corporate performance.Prior to joining AGENT, Mark was the northern hemisphere president of Brazilian high-fashion brand Carmen Steffens. During his 11 years tenure the brand grew from 69 Carmen Steffens stores to more than 550 stores across 18 countries. And, prior to Carmen Steffens, he was vice president of marketing for 6 years at HeyAnita, a ground-breaking voice recognition and next-generation mobile messaging software company founded with executives from Microsoft.Mark is a frequent public speaker and has been a guest lecturer at California State University Long Beach since 1998.Links for Mark Willingham and AGENT:Phone: 818-613-6306Website: https://joinagent.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinAgent/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinagent/Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentMore info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

“Sobriety is exactly what you want it to be, as long as you are willing to put in the work.”This is a very powerful episode with someone who has followed an amazing path. Inspirational to the core, this highlights the incredible story of this generous man.Marty is so much more than a person in long-term recovery. Marty is the voice of hope for the hopeless. A voice of freedom from addiction. A voice that breaks the silence because silence is killing people. Marty has the solution.No excuses. no blaming. no complaining. Just finding the solutions.What Marty DoesMarty's passion and purpose in life is to provide hope, and to assist people who are struggling with addiction find the treatment and recovery they need. He is in long-term recovery himself. He struggled with addiction for over 20 years. He has been clean now for over 4 years, and if he can do it, ANYONE can.Links for Marty Norman:Email Address: Mnorman0001@gmail.comWebsite: https://martynormanlive.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartyNormanLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martynormanlive_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/martynormanlive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWfIBpIZ-NzeOs3uXRl1AQMore info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Today's episode is a powerhouse of recovery stories from myself and my guest, and loads of recovery wisdom too. Don't miss this one!Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) is the award-winning author of 8 books, including Eight Step Recovery, Using The Buddha's teachings to overcome Addiction, and there are 8 step recovery meetings in several continents.She is also the author of Detox Your Heart – Meditations for Emotional Trauma.In 2005 she co-founded the eight weeks course Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery MBAR. This is either a 4 weeks intensive course online or two hours a week for 8 weeks in-person course, for anybody wanting to enhance their recovery. And also there is a train the trainer component for those who would like to be facilitators of this course.Mason-John works as an inspirational public speaker on the field of Mindfulness Approaches for addiction and is a master trainer in conflict transformation and leadership skills. She is also an accredited Mindfulness Teacher, and Life Coach.She is delighted to be accredited as a Recovery Coach, as taught by Cali Estes, and hopes to contribute to the great work that the Academy offers.Links for Dr. Mason-John:Website: http://valeriemason-john.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valeriemasonjohnMore info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Lori Shemek, Ph.D. is a leading fat cell researcher, health expert, weight loss expert, keynote speaker and recognized authority on inflammation and its role in weight loss, preventing disease and optimizing health. Dr. Shemek is the bestselling author of ‘How To Fight FATflammation!' (HarperCollins) and the bestselling author of “Fire-Up Your Fat Burn!'Dr. Lori Shemek, a health expert for the ABC TV show Good Morning Texas, has been featured on CBS The Doctors, CNN, NPR and Fox News TV and Radio and in Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine, Dr. Oz's Good Life Magazine, Health, Shape, Woman's Day, Everyday Health, Prevention, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, Business Insider, The Huffington Post and numerous others. She is the host of the popular podcast show ‘This Podcast Burns Fat!'Dr. Shemek is known as “The Inflammation Terminator” She has made it her mission to help clients lose weight and educate the public on the toxic effects of certain foods and lifestyle choices and how they create inflammation in the body resulting in weight gain and poor health.The Huffington Post has recognized Dr. Shemek twice as one of the Top Health and Fitness Experts alongside such names as Dr. Oz and David Zinczenko author of ‘Eat This, Not That' and the Huffington Post has also recognized her as one of the Top Diet and Nutrition Experts.Dr. Shemek holds a Doctorate in Psychology; she is a Certified Nutritional Consultant and a Certified Life Coach.Keynote Speaker: U.S. Army, Joel Osteen/Lakewood Church, 92Y Kaufmann Symphony Hall, Global Health Summit – 2013, 2014, 2015, Osteoporosis Society, Weekly Fitness Challenge – Multi-State Tour; Chicago School Districts including many others.Current Projects:Dr. Shemek has created the highly successful course ‘Life and Body Transformation System” and her third book ‘The Ketogenic Key' will be published early 2019.Links for Dr. Shemek:Website: http://dlshealthworks.com/Website: https://drlorishemek.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorishemek/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLoriShemekTwitter: https://twitter.com/LoriShemeKPhone: 214-676-4866Email: drlori@dlshealthworks.comMore info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Darren Michael Prince (born February 6, 1970) is a sports and celebrity agent who grew up in Livingston, New Jersey. Prince started a mail order company selling baseball cards at the age of 14 called Baseball Card City and also traveled around the country doing trade shows. At the age of 20, he sold his company for $1.0M and formed Prince of Cards which became an industry leader in private autograph signings for sports and celebrity memorabilia with athletes and celebrities. A-List celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson, Pele, Joe Montana, Smokin' Joe Frazier, Dennis Rodman, Hulk Hogan, Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, and Jenny McCarthy all worked with Prince.In 1995 Prince started a new venture called Prince Marketing Group (PMG) which represented athletes and celebrities for marketing deals consisting of endorsements, licensing, TV, Movie, book deals, autograph signings, and appearances. His first client to sign with the firm was none other than Magic Johnson. Soon after Smokin' Joe Frazier, Hulk Hogan, Pamela Anderson, Chevy Chase, and Dennis Rodman followed.In 1998 Prince sold his memorabilia company Prince of Cards for an undisclosed amount.By 2003 with PMG growing at an enormous pace they then added Hulk Hogan, The Late Evel Knievel, Roy Jones Jr, Scottie Pippen, Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil and Ric Flair as clients. Since 2009 PMG has added several Iconic actors from Oscar Nominees Burt Reynolds and Mickey Rourke to recently Charlie Sheen in 2016. PMG also has negotiated the only licensed trading card deals for the now President Donald Trump, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, and Joe Manganiello.If you ask Prince his biggest and most important accomplishment he would tell you is being a recovering addict having celebrated 10 years sober and is a public recovery advocate and speaker who has appeared on Dr. OZ, CNN w/ Chris Cuomo, Good Day NY, Good Day LA, Extra TV, and many others. He was an invited guest by President Trump's administration to the White House for the Opiate Epidemic Summit on March 1, 2018. Darren has been a board member and has assisted in fundraising for NJ's largest and oldest drug and alcohol rehab center Turning Point in Patterson, NJ. His clients Magic Johnson, Dennis Rodman, Micky Ward, Vince Neil, Chris Herren, and the Late Smokin' Joe Frazier have all attended Turning Points annual Gala, helping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help people in need get treatment and save lives. Prince himself was the honoree for Turning Points Hope and Recovery Gala in October of 2017.In 2018 Darren Prince released his memoir, Aiming High. Aiming quickly became an International best seller in 4 countries and on October 6, 2018, made it to Amazon #1 new release list. Soon thereafter Darren became a representative for Banyan Rehab Treatment Centers. On October 24, 2018, Darren was 1 of 225 invited guests to the White House for the historic signing by President Trump of the $6B bill to help fight the opiate epidemic. Currently Darren is a highly sought after keynote speaker often speaking to students in high schools about avoiding the pitfalls of addiction and learning to feel comfortable in your own skin and hanging with the right crowd In his presentations Darren talks about his secret hell of a 23 year plus opiate addiction while representing some of the most Iconic figures of our time.The sports/entertainment industry is a small world and very competitive,” says Darren Prince, CEO of Prince Marketing Group. “Prince Marketing Group has prospered over the years by delivering out of the box thinking for clients and building relationships through the practice of good business and effective networking.”Prince Marketing Group is currently a multimillion-dollar business that has negotiated over $200 Million in deals and secures marketing deals, arranges signing/memorabilia appearances, commercial licensing, product endorsement, voice-overs as well as negotiates television and movies deals. Darren is a true entrepreneur as he has been able to continuously reinvent himself and continue to grow his business over the years. He has been featured in outlets such as Your World With Neil Cavuto, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, Hannity & Colmes, ESPN, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, USA Today, Forbes' Sports Money, On the record with Greta Van Susteren, Howard Stern radio, CNBC The Closing Bell and a variety of others for his marketing expertise.Links for Darren:Website: https://officialdarrenprince.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/agent_dpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/darren.prince.54Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentd_pYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/princemarketinggroupAiming High: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732500800/More info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Mr. Synan's wide experience has allowed him to have a unique look into the heroin crisis. Mr. Synan is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a 25-year police veteran with the Newtown Police Department. For the last 10 years as Police Chief and as is a SWAT Team Leader veteran.In 2014, after watching the last of an entire family die from drugs, the last two from heroin, Mr. Synan met with other members in Hamilton County and helped form the Hamilton County Heroin Coalition where he sits on the Steering Committee and Chair Interdiction. Mr. Synan coordinates law enforcement efforts to reduce supply and works with other members to help reduce demand.Mr. Synan was asked to testify in Washington D.C. at a U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee giving testimony on synthetic opiates and the impact Fentanyl and Carefentinal have had on the country. Mr. Synan was a speaker with President Clinton and other distinguished panelists for the Clinton Foundation discussing the opioid crisis at Johns Hopkins University. Mr.Synan's career and work with the opiate epidemic have been recorded and archived in the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington D.C. His work with the Coalition has been used in national and international publications and media outlets. Mr. Synan has spoken internationally on the heroin issue.Mr. Synan has been able to see all the ways that herointouches lives and all the efforts it takes to help individuals, families struggling with addiction and the impact on communities; and has an in-depth understanding of the complexity of this issue.Email: tsynan@villageofnewtown.comPhone: 513-266-8036Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1564331890Twitter – https://twitter.com/tomsynan11More info – http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly – http://crowflyrocks.com/

Your Past Doesn't Define You.James is so much more than just a person in long term recovery from addiction. James is a voice. A voice for the addict that is not strong enough to speak for themselves yet. A voice for those who are too embarrassed to come forward and admit their struggles with substances. Most importantly, James is a voice in the fight against the out-dated stigma that has been placed on the struggling addict stating that one shall no longer feel compelled to remain anonymous in their struggles with drugs and alcohol.Today I welcome James Sweasy to the show. James, a true street to success story, currently lives in Louisville, KY with his girlfriend, Alaina, and their two children. James is an active member of the recovery community in Louisville and its' surrounding areas. James can be found speaking about his personal story of recovery and providing hope for those in a homeless shelter all the way to the Capital building. James is best known for his social media presence on James Sweasy Live and as a radio host on RecoveryRadio.FM.Business Website - https://www.jamessweasy.com/Facebook - https://facebook.com/jamessweasyInstagram - http://instagram.com/jamessweasyliveTwitter - https://twitter.com/jamessweasyliveYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jsweasy2More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Vanessa joins the show to tell us about her shift from psychology to real estate and how along the way she has always felt that it's important to continue living your life and living your dreams.She tells the story of how she stumbled into real estate on her way to becoming a forensic psychologist and never looked back. Vanessa also shares one of her secrets, keep moving forward and don't slow down, because most people, especially in her area, tend to be lackadaisical. Their slowness allows those with hustle to move past and succeed.If you want to be inspired, and moved to get into real estate, listen to this great episode.Prior to joining Related ISG International Realty, Vanessa was the Broker of The Olbe Group and proved to be a highly successful agent at The Real Estate Empire, E.A.G. Realty, Inc, and Real Estate Sales Force. She studied Mass Communication at New York University before graduating summa cum laude from Florida International University with a degree in Psychology.Vanessa has been featured in Miami Agent Magazine and maintains an ample customer database that features a vast array of Miami's finest residents.Vanessa is known for her results-driven, no-nonsense, approach to business that has helped her become so successful at such a young age. Vanessa is fluent in English, Spanish, and possesses a strong knowledge of Italian. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Florida Association of Realtors, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals South Florida Chapter, and is a founding member of BNI Action. Vanessa also proudly ranked in the Top 20 of sales volume at her firm for 2015, 2016, and 2017.How to Connect with Vanessa:Office: 786-505-1479web: https://www.MiaLuxuryBroker.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/mialuxurybrokerInstagram: https://instagram.com/mialuxurybrokerMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

The Our Shawn McBride is a leading authority in business planning and execution. An attorney licensed in 12 states and DC and a CPA licensed in 3 states he brings the message of Do Business Differently(TM) to his audiences and clients teaching them that they can each find their own unique competitive advantages in business.His client call on him for help in a variety of areas of business planning and execution. He is noted for his two books: Business Blunders which helps business leaders avoid common business mistakes and It's About Time which has become a guidebook to countless organizations that have implemented Time Magicment(TM) techniques to radically transform their team's use of time.He is the host of the Future Done Right(TM) Show and Podcast where he talks to tomorrow's leading business minds about their plans and insights for the future of business.Phone Number: 321-604-6371Email Address: shawn.mcbride@mcbrideforbusiness.comBusiness Website URL: planningdoneright.comFacebook URL: http://www.facebook.com/rshawnmcbridepublicTwitter URL: @mcbrideforbusYouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGd3AzsfX3RjcK0rOY6fKQLinkedIn URL: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rshawnmcbrideMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Phil Chalmers is an American True Crime Writer, Homicide Trainer, and Television Personality. He has appeared on the shows Killer Kids on A&E, and Crime Watch Daily on Fox. He is the author of several books including the landmark book on teen violence, Inside the Mind of a Teen Killer. He has interviewed over 200 teen killers, school shooters, mass murderers, and serial killers.His newest project is a book about serial killers and a Netflix documentary that is in the works right now. He will be interviewing serial killers face to face, and gathering confessions and crime details never revealed before.It is his hope to close several murder cases around the country and bring closure to hurting families. Phil has seen a connection to drug and alcohol addiction in these murder cases, which has fired up his passion to help those addicted to drugs and alcohol.Born and raised in the streets of Cleveland, Ohio by a violent, alcoholic father, he understands what it's like to be raised in a dysfunctional and abusive home.Website URL - https://www.philchalmers.com/Facebook URL - http://facebook.com/philchalmerstvInstagram URL - http://instagram.com/philchalmerstvTwitter URL - http://twitter.com/philchalmerstvYouTube URL - http://youtube.com/user/philchalmerstvMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Damona Hoffman is a certified dating coach & TV host from A+E Networks (FYI TV) series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. She's also a lifestyle news contributor for CNN Headline News (HLN), love expert for BET.com, writer for The Washington Post, and host of the Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Podcast.Through written, video, and audio content along with group programs, Damona shares my insights as a dating coach of 13 years (certified in 2013) on how to date more efficiently and effectively in today's world. The tagline of her podcast is "Modern Love, Made Simple" and that is her mission along with showing people how to love as they are without feeling they have to transform into a different person to be loveable.Damona's Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dates-mates-with-damona-hoffman/id606100490?mt=2Business Website URL - http://DamonaHoffman.comFacebook URL - https://www.facebook.com/damonahoffman/Instagram URL - https://www.instagram.com/damonahoffman/Twitter URL - https://twitter.com/damonahoffmanYouTube URL - https://www.youtube.com/damonahoffmanMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Kati Morton joins me today for a little "Mental Health 101." Kati's specialties include working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and self-harming behaviors, although she addresses all things related to mental health. We chat quite a bit about toxic relationships and how to deal with them when they show up. Join us for this fascinating coversation!Kati Morton, LMFT, author of Are u ok?: A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health December 2018, holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. In addition, she is a certified dialectical and behavior therapist and grief counselor and a member of The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.Over the past seven years, Kati has leveraged social media to share mental health information worldwide through video. Her specialties include working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and self-harming behaviors, although she addresses all things related to mental health.Business Website URL - https://www.katimorton.com/Kati's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9YX99X/Facebook URL - https://www.facebook.com/katimorton1/Instagram URL - https://www.instagram.com/katimorton1/Twitter URL - https://twitter.com/katimortonYouTube URL - https://www.youtube.com/user/KatiMortonMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Inspired by his love of nature and the spirit by which his late mother lived, a former MTV star and struggling artist, who now can't even pay rent, finds courage to try something new, stand-up comedy."We're simply three guys who wondered what if you could create an entire feature film using just an iPhone. No crew, no lighting, no makeup, just the camera and the assets we had before us. That's how we decided to focus the story on our actual lives and use ourselves and basically our entire lives as the sets and subject matter."Brian Drolet is originally from Queens, NY, and started his acting career in NY theaters as well as several MTV shows where he met Jordan Eubanks who is originally from North Carolina, the two became best friends and went on to both star on season one of MTV's The Hills as well as started producing independent films together. That is how they met Chris Livingston, an NYU Graduate Film School alumni, while making the indie feature Dumbbells, a comedy about a gym staff.Collaborating and operating in such a freeing medium we decided to take advantage of all the iPhone had to offer, and along with a Moondog anamorphic lens, an Osmo Mobile gimbal, and some lavaliere mics we set out to shoot a full feature not worried about big names or big budgets and instead focused on heart and story.For more information on Brian Drolet please visit http://www.briandrolet.comFor more information on Chris Livingston visit http://www.chrislivingstonproductions.comFor more information on Jordan Eubanks visit http://www.canvasassassins.comIMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8499810/?ref_=nv_sr_1Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Be-Like-Trees-235939946956618/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beliketrees/?hl=enTwitter - https://twitter.com/beliketreesfilmWebsite - https://www.beliketrees.com/Other - https://www.buzzfeed.com/bricesander/the-hills-dudes-nowMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

For this episode, I was able to talk with Annie Grace, author of the book This Naked Mind. Our fascinating and enlightening conversation reveals that Annie's book primarily addresses the subconscious beliefs most of us have around alcohol. After understanding and tackling these beliefs, you can make a more mindful choice and rely on less willpower when trying to control your drinking.We unpack what Annie means by "controlling drinking" and how it is a very individual thing, it means different things to different people.How did Annie go from two bottles of wine each day to complete abstinence? Find out what she means when she explains, "I stopped trying to stop drinking."I asked Annie what was it in her subconscious that was keeping her stuck? And how did she unlock this key theory to help her control her drinking? Listen in to hear how she discovered it really came down to three layers of belief; substance, society, and self.Her next book is called The Alcohol Experiment, a 30-day challenge that will help people find the answer to the big question, "Would my life be happier if I was drinking less?"BackgroundAnnie Grace is the author of This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life. Annie grew up in a one-room log cabin without running water or electricity outside of Aspen, Colorado. She discovered a passion for marketing and after graduating with a Masters of Science (Marketing) she dove into corporate life.At the age of 26, Annie was the youngest vice president in a multinational company, and her drinking career began in earnest. At 35, in a global C-level marketing role, she was responsible for marketing in 28 countries and drinking almost two bottles of wine a night.Knowing she needed a change but unwilling to submit to a life of deprivation and stigma, Annie set out to find a painless way to regain control. Annie no longer drinks and has never been happier. She left her executive role to write this book and share This Naked Mind with the world.In her free time, Annie loves to ski, travel (26 countries and counting), and enjoy her beautiful family. Annie lives with her husband and three children in the Colorado mountains.Visit the Unpause Your Life site for the full post and more details:https://unpauseyourlife.com/53For more information on Annie Grace:Web: https://thisnakedmind.com/Web: http://alcoholexperiment.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThisNakedMindFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisnakedmindInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisnakedmindYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisnakedmindMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

My guest is the celebrated musician, Jam Alker. After touring and playing in a successful rock band, the rockstar lifestyle eventually caught up to him. Once he found heroin, Jam put his guitar down for over a decade. Eventually, after he came to the conclusion that drugs weren't his problem, but only covering the real problem that was lying dormant, he started to make positive strides in the right direction. And his desire to play music came back.Since then he has released a solo album, Sophrosyne. He is involved in the recovery community and continues to speak about and teach the positive properties of music. This interview with Jam is a great introduction to the subject of music for recovery purposes, as well as the life of a man who is recovering despite the desperation of hitting rock-bottom many years ago. Listen along.A Musician FirstJam talks about how he was a musician first and foremost before he began to experiment with drugs. Music was a great outlet for expression; it did wonders for him. But as he states during the interview, “it worked until it didn't.”Growing up in his teens and wanting to devote his life to music, Jam had a limited understanding of what being a successful musician meant. Chasing the ‘rockstar' persona, he admits that his addiction was always present, it was just manifesting itself in different ways: through his ego, his anger, and so forth.To hear this segment in Jam's own words, tune in.Real Estate, Record Label, and Recording StudioJam started making a decent amount of money while he was a musician. He was involved in some real estate, a record label, and owned his own recording studio.In addition to his other pursuits, he was drinking and doing drugs; it was just a part of the lifestyle. It was normal. As he says, the only time quitting is ever possible is when things start to seem unmanageable. While you are touring in a rock band and are still functioning fine, the lifestyle seems sustainable during the day-by-day happenings. And then suddenly it catches up with you. Once the cash came in, his lifestyle of addiction and compulsion only continued. Eventually, though, the party had to stop.Trying To Fill The VoidHe was well on his way to become a millionaire musician. He had performed in fronts of screaming fans. But the hole inside of him was still prominent and just as large as it had always been. He was miserable and turned to the one thing that he found could actually numb that misery: heroin. For more on the events that led to his turning to heroin, listen along.An Exemplar For The Recovering CommunityThere is pressure in being labeled as a musician who is in recovery; the community looks to Jam for additional support and guidance. And although there can be pressure, Jam says he loves it because it keeps him focused and holds him to a standard. He is in the position to reach out to a lot of different people who are struggling with addiction and will keep pursuing those aims.Music is MedicineJam is involved with Music is Medicine, which is a non-profit that centers on showing the healing properties of music. Basically, the organization is focused on showing how music can become a part of an addict's recovery. Through benefit concerts with educational information, resources, and peer-to-peer recovery examples throughout, the musical events are a platform that brings everyone together through music. This platform is great because it is a way to deliver information to people that might otherwise have never gotten it. For more information listen along.Strategic Playlists For Positive TriggersJam talks about how during his work with recovering addicts, music is used to frame the mindsets of those who might be triggered to take drugs again. Because music can be so powerful and elicit emotional responses like empathy, understanding, and so forth, the playlists that are made can be strategic tools used to keep recovering addicts on the right path. The moment they start to stray, the music can bring them back. For more, listen along!Recovery UnpluggedJam talks about his involvement with the organization and just how important experiential therapy is through the immersion of music. He reminds listeners not to ask “why the addiction?” But instead, to ask, “why the underlying pain?” For more on this powerful interview, tune in. And be sure to check out the links below to learn more about Jam and his efforts.Key Links And ReferencesJam's Website - https://www.jamalker.com/Jam's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejamagram/Recovery Unplugged - https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/Music included in this episode:Song: JunkyardArtist: Jam AlkerAlbum: SophrosyneLicensed to Unpause Your Life and Dr. Cali Estes by Jam AlkerMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

My guest Chellie Campbell has helped countless people with her Financial Stress Reduction® Workshops and is the best-selling author of The Wealthy Spirit, Zero to Zillionaire, and From Worry to Wealthy. In addition to her game-changing contributions to the financial industry, she is a past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) and was Los Angeles District SBA Women in Business Advocate. Chellie focuses on working with clients to provide a balance between taking a risk and being financially responsible; she promotes financial literacy for everyone. This is just the tip of the iceberg though; listen along and soak up everything she has to say. Her advice is invaluable.Not As Easy As You ThinkTo start, Chellie talks a little bit about how seemingly impossible writing a book seemed to her. Her clients had affirmed her ability to teach and convey considerable wisdom on financial matters, but they wanted her advice in book form. After struggling with the prospect of writing a book, she found the structure for The Wealthy Spirit that she wanted to utilize and did so with aplomb. The rest is best selling history.Positive AffirmationsChellie also states that for many people, the logical progression to financial success starts with the law of attraction and then the law of action. This means that positive thinking will ultimately spur the kinds of activities that are conducive to success. One wouldn't expect an interview to go well when one's mind has already determined a negative result. But there is also a limit to just how effective positive affirmations can be! Positive affirmations are very important to frame a successful action; but, as Chellie states, you can sit at a piano and make affirmations for hours--eventually, though, you will have to practice to get any good at playing.Send Out ShipsAnother key aspect of the episode is Chellie breaks down the importance of her famous saying: “send out ships.” Take positive actions in personal life and professional life. Don't just send emails, but instead, call clients. Reach out to people and put positivity out into the world. She also breaks down the historical meaning of the phrase. It comes from a 19th-century instance where London merchants would load up their ships with provisions and send them out on yearlong endeavors with no means for communication. It would take a while, but eventually, their ship would come in, treasure and all! And so, she tells her friends, colleagues, and clients that you must send out a lot of ships. Ultimately, you will reap the rewards.For much more, including poker, Chellie's new program coming in February, taking risks, and plenty of other useful tidbits, listen along. You won't want to miss it!How to Connect with Chellie:Chellie's Phone Number: 310-476-1622Email Address: chellie@chellie.comBusiness Website URL: http://www.chellie.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/Chellie.CampbellInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/chelliecampbellTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChellieCampbellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellie-campbellFor various podcast episodes with Chellie as guest: https://www.chellie.com/downloads/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

In this episode, guests Joe Turner and Stephen Swisher share their strategic approach to addiction treatment and recovery--one cup of coffee at a time. As the owner of Happy People Coffee Company (and a veteran coffee artisan to boot), Stephen Swisher teamed up with the founder of Recovery Champions, Joe Turner, to roll out their Recovery Coffee.Coffee TreatmentKnowing the copious amounts of coffee that are consumed at treatment centers during an average attendee's time spent in recovery, both Joe and Stephen knew they could make a difference by supplying high-quality coffee to each center. They also wanted to provide alternatives for recovering addicts who find themselves consuming sugary drinks and unhealthy foods after the 10:00 AM coffee cut-off time.Focus on NutritionIn addition to making the highest quality Recovery Coffee, they provide teas and sports drinks, as well as focus on nutrition and education to supplement the positive recovery habits they instill in participants. They really are making considerable strides in replacing the well-worn treatment center approach towards beverages and foods.Worth itAlso, you can taste the love and quality with each cup of Recovery Coffee: both of them understand the need for absolutes and things to look forward to during the difficult road to recovery. Waking up and finding adequate motivation to tackle the program work and stay focused on treating addiction is much easier when the day has been started with an excellent cuppa joe. And during the interview, it is said that weak coffee is one of weakest links in treatment centers around the nation.Recipe for SuccessAs Stephen Swisher states, most treatment centers offer weak coffee and then feed members high-carb, sugary foods. About 10:00 AM, most crash and want to go back to bed. That's hardly a recipe for success. And so, Stephen and Joe will continue to supply the proper fuel to help everyone looking to recover from his or her addictions.For much more, tune into this episode. It is awesome stuff!How to Connect with Joe and Stephen:Recovery Coffee / Happy People Coffee Website: http://happypeoplecoffee.store/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/happypeoplecoffeeco/Joe's Phone Number: (859) 707-3864Best Email Address: recoverywarriors.pky@gmail.comRecovery Warriors Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/191599614670097/?source_id=286793408429657Recovery ChampionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_joe_recovery_champion/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joedt7074YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoVTw-BLurOInrRKMka4R8gJoe's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-turner-ncacip-ncrc-1b9180128/More info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/The Functional Psychology Pro - Natural Solutions to Mental Health: http://drteralyn.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

James Matthews is an incredible guy, he has been cycling around the United States in an effort to bring awareness to the opioid epidemic and also, to let people know the recovery success is possible.So far he has totaled over 7,600 miles on his bicycle and is planning an impressive ride from Key Largo, Florida to Seattle, Washington as a memorial to those who have lost their lives to overdose and substance abuse related suicide.During our fascinating conversation, James shares his story of growing up in Philadelphia, MA in a dysfunctional family, and how that affected his outlook on life. The instability and inconsistencies of the situation eventually lead him to believe running away was his best options. And as a young teenager, he found himself on the streets, where he says it was actually more comfortable than at home.This life wasn't easy though, and he found himself a "frequent-flyer" of detention centers, the life eventually landing him in a boot camp where he found a place that resonated, a place where he could excel.James talks about how he stumbled upon the idea for his first "Ride for Recovery". This first ride from Florida to Los Angeles was totally spontaneous, and an instant success in bringing awareness to the addiction crisis.His generosity and desire to help the addiction community is inspiring and his humbleness is refreshing. Discover how he does these tremendous rides, that it comes down to mental preparation and toughness more than anything.James shares some highlights and unbelievable low points along his rides, including near-death experiences.Why does he do it? What's his ultimate goal?Listen in and find out!How to Connect with James:web: http://sobersavagerecovery.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/sobersavageInstagram: https://instagram.com/sober_savageMore info - http://unpauseyourlife.comSponsored by:The Addictions Academy - The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Coaching & Intervention Training: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

Indian Bob, host of the nation's largest recovery radio show Recovery Radio Raw, and host Dr. Cali Estes discuss the two magic ingredients to recovery success - Discomfort and the Truth."Without the truth, we cannot possibly see what is happening to us."During this powerful interview, they also remark on how education for the families and giving them the resources to support their loved ones in recovery, can be one of the most powerful, key components to successful addiction recovery.Indian Bob has been in 12-Step Recovery since February of 2002. Recovery Radio Raw is a Syndicated 12 Step Recovery Talk Radio Show focusing on Addictions from Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sex and many other forms of Addictions and Disorders.Recovery RadioRaw: http://therealrawradio.comHis book, 12-Steps Revealed: http://12stepsrevealed.comContact: http://recoveryradioraw.com/contact-indian-bob/Help Line: 1-800-INDNBOBSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/