I Love Being Sober

Trauma does not appear out of thin air. It comes from deep-seated issues and experiences that start from our childhood. Likewise, healing from trauma does not happen overnight. In this episode, Tim Westbrook is joined by  Shalev Amar , also known as  Freedom From Trauma  on YouTube. Shalev works as a lawyer in his own  Amar Law Group  but has dedicated most of his life to learning about trauma and...

Substance use and addiction are not just born out of external and environment factors. There is often a deep-seated cause that we don't treat—our personality. In this episode,  Dr. Ramani Durvasula  joins host Tim Westbrook to discuss how narcissism manifests itself and influences substance-related issues. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, author, consultant, spe...

Recovery from addiction takes many paths, and one path is recovery propelled by purpose. You have to be prepared to change and find your purpose in life. In this episode, Tim Westbrook interviews lead generation expert and recovering alcoholic David Hill about his journey towards sobriety. David talks about what pushed him towards alcoholism and the spiral of abuse that pushed him towards alcohol....

Mental health has been present since the beginning of time. This is something the human race can't get rid of. People back then were using ancient healing traditions to deal with it. As people and technology progressed, therapies have gotten more effective. You have cold water therapy, red light therapy, and more. These all come from ancient traditional healings with a more technological edge. To...

People who are trying to stay sober don't stay sober. It's not all doom and gloom. Sobriety can also be fun. You've chosen to be sober because you want to be a better and happier person. Look at the bright side of things, learn new hobbies, and connect with healthier people. These are all the things sober lifestyle coach Courtney Andersen  does with her clients. Courtney is a lifestyle coach and t...

There is a lot more to recovery than just going to inpatient treatment, seeing a therapist, and going to 12-step meetings. While these things are important, you also need to find long-term solutions that can help you recover and continue living a happy, joyous, and free life. You need not only cut out bad habits from your life, but you also need to form healthy ones in turn. Bringing someone who c...

Have you heard about biohacking? If you haven't, then this episode is a must for you. Listen in as Tim Westbrook chats with Larry Arnold , his friend and go-to physical coach. As you go through the addiction recovery process, one of the things that you have to be mindful about is your health and wellness. Made up of edgy and emerging techniques like red light therapy, NAD and power plates, to the...

Following the path towards recovery is not an easy feat. So when one is long on their way at it, we can call for a celebration! New York Times bestselling author of eight books,  Anna David  is a person in long-term recovery, having recently celebrated her 20th year! In this episode, she takes us behind the work she has to put upon herself to live a happy, joyous, and free life. Her journey shows...

They say all addiction stems from trauma. For  Darren Waller , it's the mindset he carried of having to constantly prove himself to those around him, even if it meant going down the wrong path. At 16, he started smoking, drinking, and doing drugs. In this episode, he joins Tim Westbrook to share with us his comeback story, his journey to recovery, and how he found peace and purpose in his life. Da...

Studies have shown that serotonin, known as the "happiness chemical," promotes well-being and boosts our mood. Do you want to feel good and happy? In this episode, Tim Westbrook brings on Scott Donnell, the CEO of Hapbee , a wearable device that is scientifically designed to promote your desired mental state at the touch of a button. Backed by fifteen years of research, Scott explains the technolo...

Without proper rehabilitation for narcissistic people, helping them deal with their psychological difficulties is challenging. On top of the tedious task of understanding narcissism, there's also their higher potential to resort to substance abuse just to address their needs. Going deep into this mental health issue with Tim Westbrook is Dr. Ramani Durvasula , a clinical psychologist and certified...

Neuroplasticity holds great promise in holding the key to addiction recovery. This is especially true with alcoholism, the mechanism of which relies heavily on hardwired patterns in our neural pathways. While it is certainly true that alcoholics are born with the predisposition towards alcohol addiction, it's not a fact that we are powerless to change. Joining Tim Westbrook in this episode, addict...

How do you deal with or reduce stress and be sober? Most of the time, everyone looks for something when stressed, and for Tim Ringgold , he found recovery in music. In this episode, Tim Westbrook interviews Tim—a certified music therapist, author, and host of Reduce Your Stress —about his journey of recovery from his addictions to a sober life through music. He discovered how music affects the bra...

Life is not without its obstacles and challenges. How you deal with them is what separates you from the rest. How do you overcome whatever life throws your way? Tim Westbrook is with Whitney Jones —two-time Miss Fitness Olympia, five times Pro Champ, and owner of Pro Physiques —to share with us the champion mindset, learning how to be unstoppable and roll with the punches. Together with it, Whitne...

"Life Gives to the Giver" is a conversation with Joe Polish , who created one of the most elite business networking groups in the world for industry transformers. His foundation, Genius Recovery , helps people with addiction recovery. His two groups, Genius Network  and 100k , are the most sought after connection networks in the world that are tailored to building a better entrepreneur.   Joe's mi...

Without a doubt, recovery houses have been helping a lot of addicts go through a successful metamorphosis to become sober once more, allowing them to serve society once more. However, in this time of COVID-19, such communities are put to a serious test. Tim Westbrook analyzes the problem currently faced by recovery houses with Sazha Ramos , Founder of Recovery Organization Resources , together wit...

There is way more to recovery than just abstaining from drinking and doing drugs. People can get clean and sober by seeking other things to achieve fulfillment. On today's show, Tim Westbrook chats with  Jason Campbell , the Founder of  Zen Wellness , an organization committed to health, healing, and longevity using the skillful means of time-tested Medical Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga. A 7th-degree...

We often hear the term "leap of faith." While that may be true for some situations, it's actually more of a push than a leap in most. For Emily Sadler , it was a push of faith. Emily is the Founder of the staffing service company called ETC. by Emily . Prior to ETC.'s success, she was battling an alcohol addiction, which started when she was a teenager.   On today's show, Emily opens up to Tim Wes...

BJ Fogg reveals the truth about habits and why the traditional approach is all wrong. Learn how to untangle negative habits from your life and replace them one tiny habit and behavior at a time, so that you can build momentum and reach your goals easier than you thought possible. BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist at Stanford, where he directs research and innovation at the Behavior Design Lab. He al...

Aaron Huey discusses what it takes for parents to raise a healthy child and the root cause of a lot of the dysfunction we see in our children's modern lives. Learn how epigenetic trauma is impacting your child's life, why freedom and privacy are actually making their problems worse, and why treatment is pointless if the whole family isn't committed to the recovery process. Aaron Huey is an interna...

Dee McGraw is joining Tim to discuss the upcoming West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders and how the event is evolving with the times to help connect addiction specialists and share what's working in the field right now. Find out how you can register for the symposium and make the most of the conference by learning new treatment strategies and networking with like-minded people. Dee has a BS...

Whatever you focus on grows, and while recovery begins by focusing on avoiding relapse, you can't maintain that forever if you want to stay sober for the long term. Find out how Tommy Rosen discovered the path to true recovery and what it means to live a life focused on being a positive loving force in the world and not just avoiding suffering. Tommy Rosen was the first person to introduce Tim to...

In honor of National Recovery Month, Allison Merlo is on the show to share the tragic story of how her brother lost his battle with addiction and what she's doing to raise awareness and raise funds for a special scholarship in his name. Learn how difficult it can be to support a loved one struggling with addiction and how you can help somebody in need right now by contributing to the Mike Merlo Sc...

Dr. Mel Pohl reveals his personal struggle with drugs and alcohol and how even professionals suffer from addiction, as well as the truth about chronic pain. Discover some incredible facts about the opioid crisis, and if you suffer from chronic pain, how your life can be better than you could possibly imagine. There are a lot of myths surrounding the opioid epidemic and chronic pain in general. Poh...

Joe Capela reveals his personal history with drug and alcohol addiction that led to a $400/day cocaine habit, and how an intervention saved his life. Joe now helps other families intervene in their loved one's lives and offers them a solution from a place of love and compassion, instead of blame and frustration, that helps them get their lives and relationships back on track. Tim tells the story o...