Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction

Suicide is one of the most devastating experiences that can happen in a person's life. It's a long-term solution to a short-term problem, and it may leave loved ones saddened, mystified, and alone.  In this episode, Micahel Marx talks about Suicide, its signs, and how to prevent it. This is a susceptible topic yet very important to spread awareness and save lives.  Some people who commit suicide m...

The work with Mindfixgroup.com is beyond, “WOW”! To get the whole picture check out the previous episode to learn more about Erin’s work and journey of helping entrepreneurs deal with their limiting beliefs and emotional struggles that keep them from doing their best work. Those limiting beliefs that have been established in the mind through a variety of patterns of emotions and patterns of behavi...

This Episode is a continuation of my meaningful conversation with Africa Archield Business Coach and Life Expert.  Be sure to check out the previous episode to get the full flavor of Africa’s joyful work.  We can be good at things we are very familiar with. We want everything we do to be perfect and work the way we wanted it to. But sometimes it drains our energy and our whole being and causes us...

Find Yourself And Increase Productivity: The Truth About Who You Are  | PART 1   #soberonpurpose #podcast Overwhelmed. A lot of people might have felt that, especially in their workplace. We get overwhelmed with loads of work, deadlines, and quotas. We sometimes end up unproductive because of many things going on inside our minds. We lose our focus. People tend to look like they have it all togeth...

Are you experiencing struggles with your mind, emotions, and behavior? How were they developed?  One way that triggers the mind, emotion, and behavior is the Belief System. It is either inherited or developed by one’s experiences. Any consistent thought pattern can become a belief, and the beliefs that have been perpetuated over time become a belief system. People developed attachments to these be...

The Science of Willpower: How to Strengthen Your Self-Control | PART 2 | Dr. Glenn Livingston   #soberonpurpose #podcast In this week's Sober on Purpose Podcast, I'll discuss how Dr. Livingston's Never Binge Again (Part 2) program helped me understand what my body is asking and not just eat in response to positive and negative emotions.   Dr. Glenn Livingston is a Clinical psychologist. He joined...

On this week's Sober on Purpose Podcast, I'll discuss how Dr. Livingston's Never Binge Again program helped me shed several pounds and alter my relationship with food. Dr. Glenn Livingston is a Clinical psychologist. He joined us today to talk about how he created the program and how it has helped people lose weight and break their relationship with food. We will also discuss how the lizard brain...

In this week's Sober on Purpose Podcast, I will discuss how Mr Howard Patridge's book Monday Morning Christian opened my mind to the realm of business where I can still share God and his words.   Mr. Howard Patridge is a number one Amazon.com best-selling author and a favorite conference speaker. He joined us today to talk about how to use our businesses to share God.   This episode also talks abo...

In this episode, Zipporah Monique joined us to discuss the idea of dating yourself. This means taking the time to focus on your hobbies and interests and giving yourself the love and attention that you need. It also involves setting goals for yourself and telling yourself positive things. The speaker notes that this can be especially helpful for people who have been covering up their pain for a lo...

Many individuals will turn to substance misuse for fun, not realizing that it will solely ruin their lives. Most of them wanted to recover but didn't know how or who to turn to for support. These people tend to refrain from seeking help because of the stigma and shame they might experience. In this episode, Jerry will share his experience in his sobriety journey. Whereas our guest, Chris Faulk, wi...

Was there a time that all you do is a bunch of stuff that you shouldn't be doing? And what did you do the time you got sober and opportunities are laid into your hands? Did you grab it? Or just dropped it? In this episode, David P. will share his story of how he succeeded with his three applications from when he was in the blackout phase of his life. And the stories behind each application that he...

Do you know the emotional effects of sugar addiction and how to recover from it? One of the major reasons is the emotional damage system that we grew up in, and that is what you have to change. Watch part 2 of “How To Quit Sugar Addiction” with Mike Collines as we talk about the emotional effects together with how you can start your sugar-free journey. Key Topics The emotional effects of coming of...

  #soberonpurpose #podcast #sugar #sugaraddiction Do you enjoy eating sweet things? Do you have trouble eliminating sugar from your system? If so, this episode will provide you with more information about that matter Mike Collins will give a wealth of educational insights regarding sugar addiction and how it impacts our mind and body in this episode he will talk about the impacts of substance abus...

Do you find yourself struggling to make ends meet each month? Are you always wondering where your money went, despite your best efforts to save? If so, it may be time to step up your game in your finances. And one of the best ways to do that is by working with a budgeting coach. Mike Clark is a financial coach helping people create and stick to budgets. He is the Managing Partner of New Hope Finan...

How To Hire An Interventionist Part 2   If you've listened to the first part of this episode, Rob shared how he helps others to find freedom from addiction. In this second part, you'll learn more! Remember that no matter what path you choose, recovery is possible with the right support. With dedication and support, you can overcome this disease and live a sober life. Rob Lohman has dedicated his l...

If you are concerned about a loved one's drinking, you may be considering hiring an interventionist. An interventionist is a professional who helps families plan and carries out interventions for people with addiction. Interventionists are typically sober themselves, and they have experience working with people struggling with alcoholism. There are a few things to keep in mind when hiring an inter...

Jamie Dahsciwitz shares of Her Grit and Graces shares her vision for the world.  A place where empowered women stand in community, ready to support and nurture each other no matter their differences. How?  By teaching each woman to fill her own cup and drink from it. Transformation happens when women decide to show up for themselves. In her work, Jamie walks with women who have given themselves aw...

Substance use disorder shows up in many ways.  How do you tackle the issue of folks that drink and drive repeatedly?  New steps to provide addiction recovery treatment that changes lives.   Mike Flannery, of the Yampa Valley Counseling Department, shares the new PLUS 4 Colorado DUI Offender program that is taking a real look at the deeper issues involved with repeat offenders. What is the definiti...

What is the secondary trauma affect on a family member who is living with an active addict?  What does the family need to do to heal?  What if the family chooses not to change after the addict gets sober? Today Dr. Mike Barnes, Chief Clinical Officer at the Foundry Treatment Center in Steamboat Springs share his eye-opening research about the family surrounding the loved one with an addiction.   W...

SUPAR Organizers Dr. Steve Wright and Nancy Beste share their views on the issue of substance use prevention and recovery.  Their personal stories, professional fieldwork and mission-driven focus led them to put together a group of cutting edge speakers. Linking arms with doctors, psychotherapists, community leaders, judges, law enforcement personnel and substance use recovery survivors both Nancy...

Impossible to ignore is the rising death toll in the Opioid Crisis in the United States.   Deaths related to prescription painkiller use increased 313 percent  over the past decade. Of all the drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2013, a majority  (almost 52%) were related to prescription drugs.       takemedsseriously.com Why is this happening?   How do opioids get in the hands of those that becom...

There’s a dark side of entrepreneurism, and it often includes addiction.    Michael was an entrepreneur, gambling addict and drug addict. For him, the exhilaration of building his business and the high he felt from gambling and drugs were two sides of the same coin. Unfortunately, his story is not uncommon in the entrepreneur world, and his story shows how you can take the steps to recover. Addict...

East meets west in functional medicine. Today we are joined by Marina Crispi, Functional Medicine Practitioner, who specializes in releasing trauma from the body.  Cancer, arthritis, bulimia, weight, headaches, foggy thinking relationship disruption, addiction and codependency Marina believes can all be traced back to a traumatic incident in a person's life. How does Marina help people release the...

Hey Sober on Purpose Peeps - this is just a silly extra.  Everything has slowed down since my silly dirt bike crash!  Uggh nothing broken but my left hand won't work right.   See more about it on Instagram!  I am having the boxer dog type from now on! Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirm...

The common wisdom around dating and addiction is, DON"T!  Most addicts are told to wait at least a year after sobriety before they start dating.  Hummm, that is not what they say to us married folk.  We have to work it out as we go. Karilyn Ivers choose to leave this advice in the 12 Step rooms and find an unconventional way to see the disease of addiction and relationship.  Her story is one of ch...