Podcast appearances and mentions of stewart michaelson

On todays show, John Mabry and your host Stewart Michaelson discuss hope, strength, courage and the lessons learnt along the journey. John's life has been filled with both triumphs and tribulations. John and I talk about his varsity days at Baylor, the automobile accident that changed his life and how opiates entered his life. We talk about hanging with Adam Sandler at the Playboy mansion and how his life came full circle as we discuss his living conditions in a trailer park because of his disease. Finally, John and I talk about the REAL issue that led him to a life of pills, booze and street drugs....you may be surprised!

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

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:Website: www.RecoveryCollective.rocks Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.tomleu.tv

When I grew up, I never wanted to be an alcoholic or heroin addict, my goal was to be a professional barefoot water-skier. Today, I am a humble servant of GOD. I take people from Dope to Hope! Tim Ryan and I, Stewart Michaelson discuss his addiction, his recovery and the journey he follows everyday trying to help those still suffering. Raise your hand and ASKME4MYHELP!

We all have a story to tell, so tell it! This is what Marisa Vitali heard in an acting class she was taking from her professor. The next day, she began to write and write and write. In the end, Grace the Movie was born. More importantly, Marisa realized she wanted to begin a conversation about Recovery. Today on Join the Nation Recovery Radio, Marisa Vitali and your host Stewart Michaelson talk about her addiction, her recovery, Grace the Movie and the conversation she has began with millions of people about RECOVERY.

Stewart Michaelson: There’s Always Hope      In this episode, Jeff and Stewart discuss:   ·          Stewart’s story and how he got involved in the addiction/recovery community  ·          Ways in which parents/families both help and hinder individuals with addiction  ·          Mental Health as a public policy issue  ·          The importance of environment and of having a safe space with like minded people     Key Takeaways:   ·         You can’t help somebody who doesn’t want to be helped, they must take the first step  ·         Addiction is a structural problem, family is a structural solution  ·         People don’t want to talk about mental health (including addiction) and they think it doesn’t affect them – this is the first part of the problem  ·         Don’t give up – there’s always hope.           "For anyone who’s in addiction, it’s not a sprint. It’s a long term journey." — Stewart Michaelson        Connect with Stewart:       Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jtnnetwork  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jointhenationnetwork/  Website:   http://www.askme4myhelp.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhenationnetwork/  Podcast: Join the Nation Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jointhenation  Phone: 305-290-6090      Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie       Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.       Got ideas? Perhaps a future podcast? Schedule time with Jeff here:https://meetme.so/jeffjones      Jeff Jones MA, LPC, CACIII     The Family Recovery Solution: Addiction Navigation for Families   www.thefamilyrecoverysolution.com   Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TFRSolution/   Twitter:https://twitter.com/TFRSolution   Online Family Recovery Community:www.thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/community   Families Navigating the Rapids of Addiction & the River of Recovery  

On June 15th, 2018 tragedy struck Cody Bowen. Left in a desperate situation, he REACHED out for help. Today, the lessons he learnt that June 15th, he offers to anyone; especially his hometown of Washington Court House.On episode 5 of Join the Nation Recovery Radio, listen in as Cody and your host Stewart Michaelson discuss his addiction, his recovery and his newfound spiritual guidance he offers to his community.

On Episode 4 of Join the Nation Recovery Radio, our host Stewart Michaelson and his guest Brad McLeod talk about his youth as a petty felon in North Carolina. Brad talks about how he made a split decision to leave the State and move in with his grandparents in Canada to help him change his people, place and things; a common thread in striving for recovery. Brad was addicted to opiates and knew he needed to take charge of his life before it spiralled out of control. We talk about his time working in the treatment space but lacking fulfilment because of the stifling bureaucratic system. Finally, we get into his entrepreneurial spirit and how he called his future wife one Sunday from work and confessed 'I need to quit my job'.Today, he's married, he's a father, he's working his ass off to pay the mortgage. More, importantly, Brad McLeod is happy and sober.

In episode 3 of Join the Nation Recovery, Tricia Benitez and your host, Stewart Michaelson, discuss her childhood, the trauma it caused her and how she's available 24/7 for anyone in need of support. A drug and addiction treatment specialist with Addiction Campuses, Tricia recounts stories about her Dad and their family dynamic, her descent into drugs, booze and sex: all the while doing it because this is "what good girls do." Finally, we talk about her love for her sister, the death of her brother, her work and how she wants to be of service to anyone suffering today. Please join us as we learn about this warrior from Nashville, TN.www.jointhenationrecoveryradio.comwww.mhnrnetwork.com 

Stewart Michaelson is your host for Join the Nation Recovery.  In this short episode, your host Stewart Michaelson introduces you to his upbeat intro, gives you a little info about himself and hopes you will JOIN him along his journey and those of his weekly guests. People just starting out on their recovery journey, people in long time recovery, advocates, coaches, and more. Let's get started on Joining the Nation towards a healthy mindset and sober living. http://www.askme4myhelp.comhttp://www.jointhenation.nethttp://www.jointhenationradio.com   

Great discussion with some of our network podcasters about what MHNR Network is and why we do what we do! Join host Kristin Walker, Network Founder and Host of Mental Health News Radio.Stephen Kavalkovich, Director of Network Development at MHNR and Creator and Host of Rescue the Rescuer.Matt Pappas, Editor on MHNR, Creator and Host of Beyond Your Past.Stewart Michaelson, Creator and Host of Join the Nation Recovery Radio.Joseph Fusaro, Editor on MHNR, Creator and Host of Hysteria Radio.www.mhnrnetwork.com

Stewart Michaelson is one of the very active members in our SHAIR private accountability group and he is loud and proud about his journey in recovery. He is also a member of the SHAIR Space Empowerment Network and has launched his own recovery platform called Ask Me 4 My Help - Join the nation recovery! CLEAN DATE: Sept. 25, 2016 Listen to Stewart's story now! Click here for this episodes show notes.   Join SHAIR SPACE - the Empowerment Network http://shairspace.net/ Support The SHAIR Podcast: Donate with PayPal -  http://theshairpodcast.com/donate/ Facebook Private Group - http://theshairpodcast.com/group Amazon Link - http://theshairpodcast.com/amazon

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