Podcasts about sober evolution

Welcome to Glow Big Sober! In this episode, Michelle shares her 32-day journey, navigating social situations and embracing a happier, healthier life. Join us to explore the concept of the "pink cloud" and gain valuable insights into sobriety.Discover how Michelle experienced positive changes, from better sleep to improved skin and reduced blood pressure. Stephanie guides the conversation, addressing societal expectations and the importance of staying vigilant against the lure of moderation.Stay tuned for an empowering meditation at the end to elevate your mind, body, and spirit. Join us on "Glow Big Sober" as we embrace a life of clarity, growth, and sobriety. Glow big, live sober!Struggling with the same old cycle? Break free with the Break Up with Booze Challenge! In just 4 days, transform your relationship with alcohol through LIVE trainings, engaging challenges, and a rock-solid support system. Picture a life where you're in control, confident, and free. Grab your spot now at https://breakup.vibewithstephanie.com The solution to a brighter, booze-free future is here. Don't miss it!

I wanted to take some time today to introduce myself, or re-introduce myself to all of you. As my business has evolved, I realize there are many of you who have jumped into the middle of my story while some of you have been here from the very beginning. It struck me, as I was thinking about this, that we all have a 'sober evolution'. Just as we evolve throughout our lives, we grow as aFree humans. And, being an entrepreneur in this space, my business has its own 'evolution'. For some coaches and business owners in this sober space,  they offer one thing. For me, I love to create new offers, try new things and think of new and creative ways to connect with all of you! This episodes highlights some of the evolutions in my life and business since becoming aFree. I think it's fair to say that everything has changed. While I used to be wary of change, now I love the freedom to become more authentically me!  I believe living alcohol-free allows each of us to evolve and to continue to evolve as we embrace the possibilites of being fully alive! Show Notes Here Connect with Teri Here

Staying stimulated is important in recovery, we have already agreed on that.Sometimes, routines take over schedules and before you know it, you have fallen into the complacency trap.My guest today, Austin Cooper with Sober Evolution shares his story and some tips on how to avoid the pitfalls of boredom and be conscious of complacency.Want to know more about Austin Cooper and Sober Evolution?Check him out here:Insta: @soberevolutionFB: @SoberEvolutionOnInstagramEmail: thesoberevolution@gmailMentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

Jordan interviews the founder of Sober Evolution, Austin Cooper. Austin shares his story of finding recovery, the way he navigates the topic of anonymity, and what inspired him to start an Instagram page that helps so many in their recovery today. Host: Jordan Burnham Guest: Austin Cooper @SoberEvolution

We get caught up in the hard work of sobriety and forget to celebrate all the great things that come with the hard work. All the questions about how will people react, worrying about the future, feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable, hating to feel feelings... but what about the clarity of thought? What about waking up without a hangover and not having to piece together the night before? How about showing up to work on time... for once! Living with alcoholism is like being a prisoner of yourself and your own mind. But with sobriety comes this sense of power and control, a clear signal with your brain, and you get the opportunity to be a good person. Who knew?!? This is my last question I ask every guest, and over the years, we've gotten some really good answers. Let's dig back in the archives and hear what some of our guests had to say about their favorite thing about being a sober person. Austin Cooper of Sober Evolution, Courtney Friel, Vance Johnson, Jen Elizabeth, Russ Perry, and Jenn Kautsch. Find all the episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AddictionUnlimited/videos Join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited/

From the trenches of rock bottom, to sober and inspiring. One sober soul to another, this conversation with Austin Cooper from Sober Evolution is honest and fun! sober-evolution.com Sober Evolution has also become a space for those who are looking to start their recovery, feel comfortable in reaching out and asking questions. This is a no judgment zone! Your questions are important and the answers can truly be life changing. Sober Evolution started out as an Instagram page geared towards spreading experience, strength and hope. Soon after it launched on Instagram in 2016, it started reaching and helping a lot of people from around the world see new perspectives on recovery. It quickly went from being just an Instagram account, to becoming an all around positive space for those of us who are in recovery. Not long after, this website was created to help share peoples stories on a deeper level through a blog. We each have our own unique backgrounds, but we can relate to one another in some way shape or form. It's amazing to see those connections through someone else's experiences. Instagram:  @addictionunlimited     @soberevolution Your FREE Recovery Recipe:  addictionunlimited.com/recoveryrecipe Get your group coaching:  addictionunlimited.com/coaching Join the FB group!  facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited You deserve support not only to help you cope with anxiety and self-doubt, but to walk beside you providing consistent support and practical tips to achieve your happiest life & sobriety. .fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:hover i,.fusion-button.button-1:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:focus i,.fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:active{color:#3e7ccc;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#3e7ccc;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover, .fusion-button.button-1:focus, .fusion-button.button-1:active{border-color:#3e7ccc;border-width:2px;}.fusion-button.button-1 {border-color:#ffffff;border-width:2px;border-radius:2px;}.fusion-button.button-1{background: rgba(255,255,255,0);}.fusion-button.button-1:hover,.button-1:focus,.fusion-button.button-1:active{background: #ffffff;}schedule your consult now

This episode of Recovery Collective features Terry "Double T" Turen, one my oldest buddies, and a longtime rock radio personality who shares his compelling story about navigating the alcohol fueled twists and turns of a lifelong music fan and professional broadcaster… and what it’s like today doing it all sober.Connect with Terry Turen:Instagram: www.instagram.com/doubletrockfordFacebook: www.facebook.com/terry.turenTwitter: www.twitter.com/doubletrocksConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.rocks | www.TomLeu.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Jen Elizabeth is an author and recovery advocate. But more fittingly perhaps in my opinion after talking with her at length, Jen is a recovery warrior. She has ended her silence about surviving a multitude of childhood traumas, sexual abuse, drug addiction, jail, and eating disorders... and outlines it all in her first book, "Shape of a Woman." Today Jen is a wife and a mother to two incredible children. She is a writer, and recognized speaker on all things recovery. She has healed her life and inspires anyone who crosses her path to do the same. Jen is terrific, and this episode is one of my favorites!Connect with Jen Elizabeth:Instagram: www.instagram.com/resurrektion_of_meFacebook: www.facebook.com/shapeofawomanbookTwitter: www.twitter.com/shapeofawomanConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.rocks | www.TomLeu.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Tony Harnell is an American rock singer, best known for his work with the Norwegian hard rock band, TNT. Tony has an exceptional voice and vocal range which spans over 4 octaves. Together, Harnell and guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø have co-written nine studio albums, and two "best of" compilations for TNT, during Tony's his two plus decades with the band. With Harnell, In 2015 Tony briefly fronted the hard rock band Skid Row, and since 2005, also fronts the terrific project, Starbreaker, formed with Magnus Karlson. Tony also writes and records as a solo artist. Tony and I connected on social media through the Recovery Collective instagram page at www.instagram.com/recovery_collective and hit it off immediately. In episode 13, Tony got very personal with me during this in-depth conversation sharing both his struggles as well as his solutions for living a sober life today. His candidness and willingness to go deep on this all-important subject of recovery is refreshing and necessary.Connect with Tony Harnell:Website: www.TonyHarnell.comOfficial Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tonyharnellofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/tonyharnellInstagram: www.instagram.com/tonyharnellConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Mark Kendall from the multiplatinum band Great White's passion and natural abilities got him hooked on guitar at a young age. Mark is a solid supporter of MusiCares, and like me big-time recovery advocate. Mark’s relentless efforts to help those seeking a sober life have been expressed in feature stories on Fox News and numerous national radio programs and podcasts. With his rock pedigree, and double digit years of sobriety, I knew Mark and I had to talk at length about two of my favorite subjects (and his I suspect): rock and roll and recovery. Mark’s passion for both is evident in this in-depth and honest conversation…Connect with Mark Kendall & Great White:Website: www.officialgreatwhite.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/GreatWhiteOfficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/MarkSKendallTwitter: www.twitter.com/MarkKendall_GWInstagram: www.instagram.com/mr._greatwhite (@mr._greatwhite)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Katie Lain is the Director of Community Engagement at Ria Health at www.RiaHealth.com/collective. Katie is also an active YouTuber with a great channel called Embody Daily at www.youtube.com/embodydaily, where she shares her personal journey from alcohol addiction using the Sinclair Method of recovery offered through Ria Health, which we discuss in this episode.About Ria Health:Ria Health is a next-generation solution for people who want to stop drinking too much. The company uses mobile technology, one-on-one interactions with addiction specialists, and daily support to help members accomplish their goals and improve their overall well-being. By engaging with physicians and coaches at home, measuring consumption with simple tools, and reducing cravings with FDA approved medications, members experience rapid improvement and achieve a lasting and holistic impact. Ria Health's unique use of personalized care and data science was created by a team of doctors and technology experts.Connect with Katie Lain & Ria Health:Website: www.RiaHealth.com/collective Instagram: www.instagram.com/embody_daily YouTube: www.youtube.com/embodydailyConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Dr. Howard Wetsman is an addiction psychiatrist, scientist, and author living in New Orleans. Howard, as he likes to be called, has a long history of treating addiction within multiple paradigms. He blogs at TOCDr.com, has written a book called QAA Questions and Answers on Addiction, and maintains a great channel on Youtube called “Ending Addiction.” Dr. Wetsman's work is both fascinating and pioneering, and this conversation is one of the most compelling I've participated in. He makes some bold claims here, and from what I'm learning about his ideas, and the science that supports them... I believe he's truly onto something revolutionary within the fields of addiction and recovery. Connect with Dr. Howard Wetsman:Website: www.tocdr.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/HowardWetsmanAddictionDoctor/Twitter: www.twitter.com/addictiondocMDYoutube: www.youtube.com/endingaddiction Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Men drink more than women but women tend to be more outspoken about their sobriety or recovery overall - especially on social media. We reached out to sober influencer, Austin Cooper of Sober Evolution to ask what he thought.

Men drink more than women but women tend to be more outspoken about their sobriety or recovery overall - especially on social media. We reached out to sober influencer, Austin Cooper of Sober Evolution to ask what he thought.

Austin Cooper   -Personal Development Coach   -Founder of Sober Evolution, everything from clothing -> events -> to one on one life coaching   -Creator of The Sober Experience which has and event coming up in a few weeks in St. Petersburg, FL   -He’s been featured on ABC’s 20/20   -Owner of Peachy the Pig   -I started drinking at 15 which turned me from being shy to “life of the party” -I started prioritizing my life around alcohol and drugs when I started college -I dropped out of college twice -I became extremely depressed and anxious and self medicated by using alcohol and various drugs -I saw an old friend/drug dealer of mine decide to go to treatment on a Facebook post and witnessed him build his life which inspired me and opened me up to the idea of getting sober -My family gave me an intervention -I spent 22 days in rehab and treated it as a learning camp which allowed me to focus and become confident in building my life. -Soon after treatment, I got healthy, started figuring out my goals and went back to school to get my real estate license. -Through accomplishing things early on, I realized that I could accomplish anything. This excited me enough to start my own influential company, Sober Evolution -Some other accomplishments of mine that have only been possible due to my recovery include: winning a legit athletic trophy, starting my own business, being featured on ABC’s 20/20, getting any job I interviewed for, moving to Florida, creating sober events.3-5 takeaways:-Fears don’t usually come true. They are only a figment if our imagination. -As long as we strive to learn and grow each day, we can overcome just about any obstacles. -The things we want most in life are usually right outside of our comfort zones. -Sober isn’t boring -Each hardship we have in life can be the greatest learning experiences as long as we open our minds to that fact and seek knowledge from those experiences.

Stewart Michaelson is the founder of Join the Nation Network, and is a sobriety advocate, motivational speaker, and coach. Having spent the better part of a decade in public life, Stewart understands from a political perspective the issue of mental health and the illness. What started out in his youth as a simple nights of drinking with the boys on weekends, led to drinking and driving, a criminal record, abusive behaviour and a broken family. Stewart became a full on alcoholic! After a decade of alcohol abuse and abusive behaviour, Stewart confronted his alcoholism head on. A recovering alcoholic today, Stewart accepts life on life’s terms, continues to attend AA meetings regularly and has began to help his fellows in their pursuit of a better life based on Responsible Sobriety.Connect with Stewart Michaelson:Website: www.askme4myhelp.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/jointhenationnetworkTwitter: www.twitter.com/jtnnetworkInstagram: www.instagram.com/jointhenationnetworkConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Amy Dresner is a former professional stand-up comic, having appeared at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Improv. Since 2012, she has been a contributing editor of the online addiction and recovery magazine TheFix.com. She’s also written for several other publications including Addiction.com, PsychologyToday.com, the Good Men Project, The Frisky, Refinery 29, among others... "MY FAIR JUNKIE: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean" is Amy’s first book, and is a darkly funny and revealing debut memoir of one woman's twenty-year battle with sex, drugs, and alcohol addiction, and what happens when she finally emerges on the other side...Connect with Amy Dresner:Website: www.amydresner.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/amydresnerofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/amydresnerInstagram: www.instagram.com/amydresnerConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Lara Frazier is well-known in the digital recovery space as a speaker and truth-teller, a sobriety warrior, an innovator, and a writer. She is a fierce believer in the power of owning our stories and is a strong advocate for addiction recovery. Lara shares a story of healing: in sobriety, through addiction, in life and love, and in all the other big, huge moments of fear and magic that we rarely talk about, but we should. Lara received her MBA in Marketing & Global Business from Pepperdine University. After many years of working in the entertainment industry, Lara became addicted to prescription pills and left her career to seek help and find her truth. Lara's work has been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post, Glamour, AddictionUnscripted.Com, and WorkIt Health. Currently, Lara is the Director of Marketing for Spring Gardens Recovery, a holistic-based recovery center near Tampa, Florida.Connect with Lara Frazier:Website: www.larafrazier.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/laraannfrazierInstagram: www.instagram.com/sillylaraConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Wesley Geer has been a professional musician for over 20 years. He first found success as the founding member of Jive Records artist Hed P.E. as a guitarist, songwriter and producer. After touring the world for eight years, Wes left the band for a lifestyle change and ultimately landed in rehab. Then in 2010, at almost three years sober, he was approached to play with the legendary band Korn. He joined Korn and worked with them as their touring guitarist for the next several years, traveling to 42 countries, headlining shows, and appearing on a number of recordings, cable and TV shows. In 2012, Wes founded Rock to Recovery in an effort to bring a new and unique type of group music expression into treatment centers -by forming a band! The program is designed so that ‘non-musicians’ can access the magic, healing, and uplifting powers of writing and playing music. Connect with Wes Geer:Website: www.rocktorecovery.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/rocktorecoveryInstagram: www.instagram.com/rocktorecoveryConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Kevin Polky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified School Social Worker, executive coach, former football and strength coach and personal trainer. Kevin has worked with individuals, families, and organizations in areas of Illinois and Wisconsin. Kevin also facilitates men’s groups, conducts workshops and seminars, and serves as a consultant to businesses, schools, and churches. In 2016, Kevin founded Shatter Our Silence a non-for-profit company to increase awareness and educate on the factors that lead to suicide in young adults. Kevin volunteers at local schools and churches, teaching youth and adult classes on a variety of psycho-social-spiritual material. He is active on a variety of non-for-profits board of directors for local agencies. And in addition to all of that… he also happens to be one of my oldest and dearest friends…Connect with Kevin Polky:Website: www.shatteroursilence.org Website: www.kpcounseling.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/sosrockfordConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

#addictionrecovery truth talk from a champion bodybuilder (and now social worker and counselor) Kevin Polky from Shatter Our Silence on Recovery_Collective radio 005. Kevin and I dive into his personal recovery journey, the good reasons for founding SOS, and impactful strategies for working through the darkness that sometimes affects us all...Kevin Polky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified School Social Worker, executive coach, former football and strength coach and personal trainer. Kevin has worked with individuals, families, and organizations in areas of Illinois and Wisconsin. Kevin also facilitates men's groups, conducts workshops and seminars, and serves as a consultant to businesses, schools, and churches. In 2016, Kevin founded Shatter Our Silence a non-for-profit company to increase awareness and educate on the factors that lead to suicide in young adults. Kevin volunteers at local schools and churches, teaching youth and adult classes on a variety of psycho-social-spiritual material. He is active on a variety of non-for-profits board of directors for local agencies. And in addition to all of that… he also happens to be one of my oldest and dearest friends…Connect with Kevin Polky:Website: www.shatteroursilence.org Website: www.kpcounseling.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/sosrockfordConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Tawny M. Lara is an entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker. She’s the founder of SobrieTea Party and Readings on Recovery, co-host of Recovery Rocks podcast, and an award-winning filmmaker of her recovery documentary, "Fixed Up." When she’s not working on all of the things, she’s doing yoga or eating tacos - sometimes simultaneously. Join Tom as he and Tawny dig into her personal recovery journey from a self-professed "party girl" to one of today's most prominent and prolific voices in the recovery and the "alt sober" communities. This is one fascinating conversation you don't want to miss...Connect with Tawny Lara:Website: www.tawnylara.comWebsite: www.sobrieteaparty.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/tawnymlara Twitter: www.twitter.com/tawnymlara (@tawnymlara)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tawnymlara (@tawnymlara)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Join Tom for an in depth conversation with author, Kristin Casey. Kristin is a recovered alcoholic and addict who’s rigorously inventoried her every resentment and relinquished ninety percent of them. She’s survived clinical depression, numerous addictions, the panhandle of Texas, and seventeen years of Catholicism. Her first book, "Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh," documents a tumultuous six-year relationship with rock legend and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, their drug-fueled train-wreck breakup, and her ensuing suicidal spiral. Pulling no punches, she shares personal details with self-awareness, humor, and affection. Sharply written, bold and incisive, it’s the worldly-wise tome only an ex-addict, ex-stripper, and ex-rock-chick could give us.Connect with Kristin Casey:Website: www.kristincaseyauthor.comWebsite: www.kristincaseyconsulting.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/mskristincaseyFacebook: www.facebook.com/MsKristinCaseyConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Austin F. Cooper is the founder of the excellent Sober-Evolution recovery community. Austin is a life coach, with a great message, and passion to help others that's contagious.Connect with Austin Cooper:Website: www.sober-evolution.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/soberevolutionFacebook: www.facebook.com/SoberEvolutionOnInstagram Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Austin F. Cooper is the founder of the excellent Sober-Evolution recovery community. Austin is a life coach, with a great message, and passion to help others that's contagious.Connect with Austin Cooper:Website: www.sober-evolution.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/soberevolutionFacebook: www.facebook.com/SoberEvolutionOnInstagram Connect with TOM LEU:Website: www.RecoveryCollective.rocks Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.tomleu.tv

The debut Recovery_Collective Radio episode 001 on the Tan Talk Radio Network airing in the Clearwater/Tampa, FL area. Host Tom Leu talks about his vision for the show and why he's doing it. Tom also shares about his background and journey through recovery from alcohol.Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.RecoveryCollective.net | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_collective (@recovery_collective)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tvEpisode Sponsors:Ria Health >> www.RiaHealth.com/collectiveSober Evolution >> www.Sober-Evolution.com

Brad Vos is a mental health and addictions recovery advocate who, in his words, "promotes the opportunity, and not the sacrifice, that recovery provides." Canada-based, he's someone who's tried numerous roads to sobriety, including 12-step and SMART Recovery, but finds he has a "bad wolf" who can talk him out of staying on the right path. But he's determined to let the good wolf take charge, something that's evident in his new project—the website Sobertunity, which also includes accounts on Instagram and Facebook. Brad and I first got to know each other when he joined the accountability group I run with Sober Evolution's Austin Cooper and from day one, he's been active in the group—sharing updates, schedules, plans...and his struggles. He's therefore the ideal person to show the rest of the world the sort of stuff we do in there. He also happens to be very funny and as someone who's semi obsessed with people sharing their "light," I cherish any opportunity to let hilarity reign. In this episode, we discuss escaping a soulless sales job, staying on the path and how animals can help with our recovery, among many other topics. NOTE: This episode is from a Facebook Live interview that we did, which means that the audio isn't as sharp as it is on regular episodes. Please bear with that! And please tune into my regular Facebook Live interviews. Make sure you Like my page so stay up on the info!

Austin Cooper didn't want to live anymore. Like many people suffering from addiction, he was at the too-scared-to-live, too-scared-to-die crossroads. He'd forgotten that he had people who loved him. When those loved ones did an intervention, he knew he had a choice: to live or die. He chose to live…and in less than five years, he's become an outspoken recovery advocate. It all started when he discovered some inspiring quotes that changed his life. He thought maybe those quotes could help other people and so he started an Instagram account filled with them. The account grew so rapidly that he soon found himself on 20/20 and working as a coach. Now he and I have partnered on The Light Hustler Evolution, an accountability group that includes weekly assignments, webinars, coaching sheets, a book club and more. We talk all about it in this interview and explain that if you join before January 1st, you can get locked in at a 20% off discount. While this group will eventually be invitation and nomination only, for now it is open to anyone who wants to join. There is no obligation to stay in the group if you don't want to so if you've ever struggled to meet a goal or want to interact with some cool folks (charter members include Golden Globe award winning producer Scott Steindorff, Girl Walks Out of a Bar author Lisa Smith and recovery advocate Ryan Hampton), we encourage you to join now. You can find out more about the group here and join here. NOTE: This episode is from a Facebook Live interview that we did, which means that the audio isn't as sharp as it is on regular episodes. Please bear with that! And please tune into my regular Facebook Live interviews (make sure you Like my page so you can stay up on when they happen).

Episode Summary Austin is the creator of Sober Evolution. His journey into recovery led him to create a clothing brand to promote awareness of drug and alcohol addiction and inspire recovery. He recently moved to Florida and now also runs a lab services company helping rehab facilities with their needs while continuing to inspire others through his Instagram page and website. Conversation Takeaways Just because you’re doing something, doesn’t mean it’s what’s right for you It’s never too late to start over Spreading awareness, even through the smallest of things, can make a huge impact on someone Reading = Growth. Downloading other people’s ideas and wisdom into your brain with books is an awesome shortcut in life References Austin is an avid reader and wholeheartedly endorsed the following books that have helped him in shifting his mindset and encouraging his personal growth. These are affiliate links, so a small part of the regular sale price goes to support this page. The Four Agreements Think and Grow Rich The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness Venture Information You can see all of Austin’s work regarding Sober Evolution at Sober-Evolution.com. He sells tee-shirts, mugs, bracelets, and even social media training about how he grew his Instagram audience so large organically. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soberventures/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/soberventures/support

Austin grew up in Columbus Ohio in the United States and now lives in Florida. On the show, he speaks about how he overcame his addiction which he started developing at the age of 15. Now Austin runs an organisation geared towards helping those of us in recovery called ‘Sober Evolution’. On the show, we spoke about acceptance, where you are and how to grow your self-worth. Read some of the #lifelessions from this episode - https://lisa.insideaddiction.co.uk/broken-acceptance-is-the-key-8165f52b50da

Austin Shares how Sober Evolution evolved from a personal #recovery tool to a #sober community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message

This week we bring you part one of my interview with Austin Cooper of Sober Evolution. Austin is in his fourth year of continuous recovery and is the founder of the social media group Sober Evolution. Austin shares how a social media post shared by a friend first showed him that not only was recovery from alcoholism and addiction possible, but that recovery can bring that amazing life that to that point in Austin's life had eluded him. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message