Guidance in Recovery | Sobriety Journeys

Summary In this episode, Keegan Read interviews Ondra Niemck, a mindset coach and digital nomad, who shares his journey of overcoming depression and social anxiety. Ondra discusses the pivotal moments that changed his life, including discovering the power of kindness and self-improvement. He emphasizes the importance of building confidence through connection and how technology can be used intentio...

In this conversation, Keegan Read speaks with psychologist Oksana Priservira about the mental health challenges faced by individuals in Ukraine due to the ongoing war. Oksana discusses her work with the charity foundation 'Voiceless of Children', which provides psychosocial support to children and families affected by the conflict. The conversation explores the importance of humor in coping with t...

In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Jackie Baxter, a breathing instructor and coach, about her journey through long COVID and the impact it had on her mental health. Jackie shares her experiences of being an active individual before falling ill, the challenges of recovery, and the importance of understanding the mental health aspects of chronic illness. The conversat...

In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with relationship coach Vanessa Cardenas about the complexities of betrayal recovery. Vanessa shares her personal journey through betrayal, the impact of micro betrayals, and the importance of asking for help. They discuss the challenges of trusting oneself after being betrayed and the significance of communication in relationships. Van...

In this episode, Keegan and Kyle Smith delve into the intricacies of mental health, personal growth, and the role of a clarity consultant. Kyle shares his journey from fitness to mental fitness, emphasizing the importance of mindset, language, and breath in achieving clarity and emotional well-being. The conversation explores how storytelling and reframing experiences can lead to personal transfor...

Summary In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read engages with musician Jim Rezac, exploring his journey into songwriting, the therapeutic aspects of music, and the emotional challenges of performing. Jim shares insights on how songwriting became a significant part of his life, the creative process behind his music, and the deeper emotional connections that arise from both writing and...

Summary In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Diane Konkin, a mental health professional specializing in addiction recovery. Diane shares her personal journey through loss and her transition into therapy, focusing on self-sabotage, anxiety, and depression. She introduces Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), a method that aims to address the root causes of addiction an...

In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Avery Thatcher, a former ICU nurse turned burnout expert. Avery shares her personal journey through burnout, emphasizing that it is more about energy management than stress management. She discusses the different types of energy—physical, mental, emotional, and fulfillment—and how they relate to burnout. The conversation explores p...

Welcome Dr. Schiffer to Retrieving Sanity! Dr. Schiffer is on a mission to help people understand their anxiety, addiction, and trauma and to offer them an effective method to improve their well-being. His breakthrough methods have been tested in research studies at Harvard and have garnered great results. In his transformative new book, Goodbye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, and PTSD: The Life-C...

Summary In this episode, Keegan Read and Empowerment Coach Denise Day discuss the challenges of late diagnosis of mental health disorders, particularly focusing on Denise's personal experiences with her daughter. They explore the stigma surrounding mental illness, the individuality of mental health experiences, and the impact of trauma and bullying on recovery. Denise shares her daughter's journey...

Welcome Ben Lesser to Retrieving Sanity! Ben Lesser is a 95 year old survivor of the Holocaust and founder of the Zachor Foundation. This story is more than I can surmise in a short description. If you want to hear a riveting tale about the Holocaust, then this is for you. We have a special episode with him and other podcasters coming in the future! You can check out all of his information here: w...

Welcome Elizabeth Kipp back to Retrieving Sanity! With the holiday season right around the corner, this episode couldn't come at a better time! On this special episode, Elizabeth brings some tools for us to utilize when we are out and about for the holidays to help keep us sober! With all the happenings in the world, this holiday season is bound to be an interesting and eventful one for some. Thes...

Welcome back, Ricardo Zulueta to Retrieving Sanity! Founder of Start Day One, has decided to start something he calls "Podcasts For Prevention"! This will allow podcasters to create a team to help raise money for a cause of their choice! This not only helps the community that the podcaster serves, but also helps the podcaster! Together we can help end the stigma on mental health by being preventat...

Let's welcome Dr. Jeannie May to Retrieving Sanity! Dr. Jeannie May, formerly known as Jean Lessly, M.D., enhances people’s ability to emotionally regulate using the power of their breath with a bigger vision of combating chronic stress and its negative health effects. Dr. May has embraced a new way to interact with stressors through breathing which results in decreased symptoms of chronic illness...

Welcome Georges Cordoba to Retrieving Sanity! Georges Cordoba is a 10 year and 10 surgeries cancer survivor. After pharma destroyed his body, he decided to take back control and figure out how to heal his cancer without dangerous treatments. He's here to share his experiences, strength, and hope with us and to let us know it can be done! Oh, and did you know that our blood has a pH level too and i...

Welcome Tina Gilbertson to Retrieving Sanity! Tina is the author of "Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings By Letting Yourself Have Them", a book that changed my life! Let's ask her about emotional intelligence through something she developed called the T.R.U.T.H. technique! #mentalhealth #recovery #awareness #emotionalintelligence #constructive #wallowing #grief #difficultfeelings Call...

Ricardo Zulueta is on a mission to revolutionize how we approach mental health. After losing his brother to suicide, he realized that the current reactive system - waiting for symptoms to appear before taking action - is failing us. He believes that mental health issues like depression and anxiety are not the root cause but rather symptoms of deeper underlying issues, namely negative perspectives....

Welcome Elizabeth Kipp to Retrieving Sanity! Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing®, Compassionate Inquiry, and Yoga to help people with their healing. Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now, in long-term recov...

Loss can shatter our world, leaving us lost in a sea of grief. But what if there was a way to navigate those waves and find healing? Join us as we talk to Cheryl Parker, a grief coach with an incredibly powerful personal story that led them to this calling. Discover how they transformed their own pain into purpose and learn how you too can find your way back from loss. Don't forget to check out he...

Welcome back Stetson Smith! This time, Stetson brings us insight to his epic performance, "Empire of Ash" while we discuss how expressing emotion in poetry is good for your mental health. Check out High Plains Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBd2FUw6bNf6Lw8obm0TkjQ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #poetry #podcast #recovery #endthestigma Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental cris...

Welcome back, Carley Smith-Blackenship! Today Carley guides us through "Intuitive Crafting" and how it is used to express emotions and heal traumatic patterns! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #spiritual #spirituality #spiritualhealing #craft #crafts #intuition #intuitive Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all...

Welcome Sean Young, a veteran that became a shaman healer that just so happens to be in long-term recovery. After serving many years in the military, Sean decided to start helping people heal, grow, and reconnect spiritually. Let's welcome Sean and see what his story holds for us! You can check out all of his social links here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sittingwithsean Call 988 if you are experiencing AN...

Welcome Sean Young, a veteran that became a shaman healer that just so happens to be in long-term recovery. After serving many years in the military, Sean decided to start helping people heal, grow, and reconnect spiritually. Let's welcome Sean and see what his story holds for us! You can check out all of his social links here: https://linktr.ee/sittingwithsean Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY...

Welcome Daniel Gospodarek, a therapist who has overcome the arduous battle of suffering a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) right before graduating high school and had to overcome numerous obstacles.  Here we get to hear his story, what made him keep going, and how he overcame his struggles. Check his practice out here at: https://www.revitalizementalhealth.com/eye-movement-desensitization-and-reproces...

After being out of Nature for a little too long, I’ve finally been getting back into it, and boy does it feel good. I found a huge keystone to my recovery, and I had no idea it’s been missing this whole time.  #nature #hiking #outdoor #trees #plants #animals #birds #feathers #treehugger #hippie #recovery #mentalhealth #daywalk #mentalhealthawareness Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental cris...