Laughing Without Liquor

Do you think that it takes talent to get started on something new or do you think that having mental toughness can get you further. Today I chat about this topic and how my experience in addiction allowed me to build the resilience and mental toughness I needed to not only get through any challenge but also to create the life I was truly meant to live.    What is your current mindset? Bo...

Matt Seefeld is a senior corporate executive and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in healthcare consulting and software development, and a recovering addict. After battling addiction for 15 years, he created the myLifeLink app to help those who are actively dealing with addiction to connect and engage with other recovering addicts, and receive guidance and support in their journey to absti...

What are you telling the universe? Do you wake up and tell the universe you're going to kick ass today or do you complain about how nothing is going your way? I have missed out on countless opportunities to create the life I wanted in my addiction because of what I was putting out into the world. Today when I take a chance and do the things that align with my purpose and values, it's amazing what...

Mike is passionate about helping people in recovery experience greater healing and transformation. As a person in recovery for over 16 years, Mike has personally walked this path and knows what it takes to not only recover but to heal. Mike has overcome what he calls Mount Everest like hurdles such as childhood trauma, addiction and chronic illness that lead to him having a profound spiritual awak...

The more I learn about the science of behavior change the more I began to realize that there was actually some of that science within the 12 step recovery model. So much of what I learned to develop that early foundation in recovery required a change in my beliefs, mindset, and the ability to develop my emotional intelligence. Little did I know this would be the stepping stone to creating a life t...

Jolene Park is a sought-after speaker and leading authority on Gray Area Drinking. Park’s pioneering TED talk on Gray Area Drinking has been viewed more than 300,000 times. A functional nutritionist, health coach, and former gray area drinker Park provides a new and revolutionary way to use nutrition, somatic experiencing techniques, and the latest neuroscience to stop drinking and stay stopped. P...

Did you know that it's harder to achieve your goals when they don't align with your purpose and values? When we set goals that are fueled by external motivators it's easy to give up and stop partway through. When we learn to set our goals based on what we truly desire in life and what's important to us, we start to develop that intrinsic motivation that can keep us moving forward no matter how man...

Amy Guerrero, trauma-informed recovery coach, conscious sober person, and founder of Thrive In Recovery, a coaching practice developed for sober people to heal their trauma, find success and create healthy relationships with people, money, and themselves. Amy has learned how to go from admitting she was powerless to living powerfully and believes it is her ultimate act of service to share her jour...

I think it's safe to say that we have all judged a book by its cover, or more recently for me a driver by the car they drive. I have learned over and over again throughout my life that just things don't always appear to be as they seem. This has not only held true when it comes to judging others but also when it comes to investing in my growth and determining what direction to go in. Today I discu...

Born and raised in South Jersey Jackson graduated high school in 1988 enlisted in the United States Army. He is a proud combat army veteran. Jackson has a daughter Gianna who is 12 years old and the apple of his eye. In 1994, he became addicted to crystal meth and his progressive illness took her over to the Darkside of the addiction. As a result of a 12 step program, Jackson has been able to reco...

Today is a special episode of the show as you get to listen in to one of our recent Collaboration Zone Zoom Calls! This is a place where like-minded entrepreneurs in recovery get to master their minds, network, and share their gifts with the rest of the group. For details on how to join the next call click on the link below.  What is your current mindset? Book your FREE 30 Minute Mindset Audi...

Scott Clover’s helps people connect to their own energy so they can learn to heal themselves. He is a certified practitioner of Focalizing, a somatic-based technology for changing your body's energy patterns for areas such as trauma relief, anxiety, and positive creative uses. Scott lead the ‘Workshops and Outreach’ initiatives for the Focalizing Institute for 10 years, coordinating and teaching w...

When I first thought about starting this podcast I was overcome with imposter syndrome. Who would take me seriously? What experience did I have to share? Who would listen? I had always assumed that being a recovering alcoholic was a negative thing. First off I realized that this did not have to define me and second I could actually use my experience to help others. In fact, I had 20 years of exper...

Alex is a 26-year-old addict in recovery. He used his pain of losing his life and his health to create a full-time personal training clientele and he is now transitioning online into Transformational Life Coaching where he teaches people how to reinvent themselves. https://www.facebook.com/alex.bales.560   Do you want to be featured on The Gratitude Zone?  All you have to...

How often do you show your true self? Do you hide in those moments of weakness or sadness? Recently I had a client witness me going through a dark time. I allowed myself to become vulnerable and share what I was going through and the experience I had gotten out of it. Although it broke her heart, it also allowed her to realize I was human and I did hurt sometimes just like everyone else. Although...

Dominique is 43 yrs old, from Albuquerque New Mexico. She's a mother, a wife, and just recently became a grandma! She loves music, and she loves people! www. Uniquepivott.com Do you want to be featured on The Gratitude Zone?  All you have to do is send me a 2 - 3 minute audio clip and include the following! Who you are What you do…(Let us know if you’re a coach, podcaster, or speake...

When it came to starting my business and going full time I had to have both feet in. Recently I have been doing some soul searching and realized that there are still areas of my life that I seem to always have one foot out the door. It's time to live life with both feet in and on today's show I chat about my journey in learning more.  Do you want to be featured on The Gratitude Zone?  Al...

Angela Talent is the mother of two. At the age of 35, she was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) which would rob her of the use of her hands and limit her ability to walk far distances. At the beginning of 2021, she realized she could use her ability to listen and have meaningful conversations to show the world how uniquely beautiful the human experience is and started her podcas...

On today show I talk about how many things in our day to day lives contribute to addiction in all forms. We are subjected to media, endless marketing and social media posts that promote all sort of things that will bring us instant gratification. Listen now! https://www.theroadforward.ca/podcasts/the-road-beyond-recovery   Do you want to be featured on The Gratitude Zone?  All you have t...

Born on September 8, 1965, Dino grew up in Chicago, graduating from Niles West High School in 1983. All his life, he’d heard, “think outside the box,” but eventually, after a series of highs and lows, he came to a conclusion: There is No Box. His first rise to fame came with a simple invention: Bug-Ban, a bracelet containing natural insect repellants. Nearly overnight, he was overwhelmed with orde...

Before I started my show I felt as though I was meant for more but not all that sure on what that more was. I felt as though I should be grateful for everything I had gained back into my life as a result of getting sober. My one roadblock was that I was afraid to let myself shine out of fear I might fear. We are all capable of so much more than we think, we just need to have a little faith and tak...

Bill Ward is from Calgary Alberta. He is 49 years young. He has 3 daughters 17, 19, 24. He used to own a successful construction company that he lost due to addiction. He is 1/2 Cree First Nation and half white. He spent my whole life running from being an Indian now He spend a good part of my life seeking out the culture and his heritage. Website: https://www.billward.life/ https://open.spotify.c...

When I did some soul searching into my purpose I realized I wanted to help people for a living and so I become a coach and consultant! On this episode I share my journey on how I became a coach and how I managed to start my business and in less than a year leave my full time corporate job to pursue my love for helping others full time. It's been an exciting journey and I have learned so much alrea...

Sarah Connelly is 47 - mum of 2 boys - from the UK, lived in Aus 21 years. Business owner of 13 years, alcohol-free for 20 months. Did 2 weeks of rehab. Founded SoberUPside resource for an adventurous life without alcohol & sober_sommelier to explore alternatives. Trained coach, counselor, yoga teacher & mindfulness instructor.   Website: SoberUPside.com.au Instagram: @sober_sommelier...

Have you taken a big leap of faith before? I used to be scared of doing anything outside of my comfort zone but as I continue to invest in my own personal development I find myself wanting to do more and more things that once scared me. I continue to live in an area right outside of my comfort zone now and it feels amazing!   Be a Part of the Rise in Recovery Network for Entrepreneurs! Are yo...