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This episode is for you if you are looking to try out some new practices related to gratitude or if you just wanna learn more about what that is, what it means and what it looks like. I know I definitely wanted to learn more about this after hearing about the effects it can do for your mindset and overall well being. I will be sharing the top 5 things I've been doing to practice gratitude and how...

Today’s episode we will be talking all about addiction intervention, what it entails and the importance behind it. Joining me today to share his story related to this is my guest, Scott Jones. Scott is the co-founder of Addiction Training Center (ATC), a platform to train individuals on intervention training techniques. Scott will be sharing details on his experience when he struggled with addicti...

I was excited to feature my story on Keith Snider's Anxiety About Anxiety Podcast and bring it to you guys here! I will be sharing the reason I am so passionate about talking about mental health and mindset topics. I'll be getting into my own personal story with the struggles I faced during my hospitalization with bipolar disorder along with what it was like to work in the same place I was once a...

I was invited to have this conversation around death, grief and how we handle this on my friend's, Luke Cuccurullo, podcast (Cuccurullo Conversations). Luke and I describe our own personal experiences with how we've handled a few deaths of those we were close to, what this looked like and how we dealt with the loss. This is a very interesting conversation that I have never had before and that brea...

Get ready to tune into this conversation on language as it relates to your relationships, passions, interests and many other areas of your life! Joining me in this powerful conversation today is my guest, Mark England! Mark is a TEDx speaker, professional speaking coach and co-founder of Procabulary and Enlifted. Procabulary and Enlifted both provide cutting edge online training programs and world...

Do you ever wonder about your purpose in life or what it actually means to live "intentionally?" Have you ever struggled with having too many goals you want to achieve and no clear direction? If so, you will love the insight, tips and stories from this conversation I have with my guest, Sean Rosensteel. Sean is the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The School of Intentional Living and the...

If you have a fear of public speaking then this episode was made for you. Join me as my guest, Brenden Kumarasamy, and I get into where this fear often develops, what it means and the overarching role public speaking plays in our lives. Brenden went from working a great job at IBM to being a communication expert and Founder of MasterTalk. MasterTalk is his platform and YouTube series dedicated to...

Tune into a conversation between myself and my guest Michael Simonson, a mental health journalist and freelance public relations representative. Michael shares what his role as a reporter comprises of, what it has been like so far and what prompted him to get into this type of work. We share our stories related to being hospitalized and the importance of talking about mental health. Michael also s...

Why did I decide to name my podcast "Crooked Illness?" I break down the reasoning behind the name for you guys in this episode! I get into the two perspectives (patient vs. employee) I gained related to my own experiences with bipolar disorder and how they contributed to the meaning of Crooked Illness. I describe how those two perspectives really pushed me to design this podcast as a space for peo...

Today will be an important conversation covering the topics of body image and eating disorders with my guest, Alison Haase. Alison is an author, blogger, athlete and an eating disorder survivor. Alison wrote “The Addict in Aisle 7” where she gets into the drug addiction she experienced, along with alcoholism as a teen, her journey to sobriety, and the one thing most stigmatized of all - eating dis...

Today’s episode  will  be a conversation between my guest, Michelle  Miranda, and I about  the creation of her magazine: Miranda Girl and the events that led to the birth of the magazine. Michelle explains how she combined her love for English literature and writing along with empowering others to create her magazine. We discuss the ways the magazine helps identify the commonal...

It's with great pleasure that I welcome Dr. Robb Kelly to the podcast! Dr. Kelly is a triple threat against the disease of addiction because of the 20 years experience he has working with addicts and alcoholics, the knowledge he gained from receiving his PhD in psychology from  Oxford University and being a recovered alcoholic himself. Some refer to him as "The Gordon Ramsay of the Addiction...

Is there an area of your life that you know you lack confidence in and that you want to change? I get into how I used to lack confidence in sharing my podcast when I first started it. I break  down all the reasons behind this along with how I overcame that. We can lack  confidence in how we look physically, how we manage finances, asking for help,  sharing things with others and eve...

The idea for this topic stemmed from a conversation I had with a really good friend of mine about life after college. If you have gone to college, are in college, or have not gone to college, you will most likely be able to relate to a few things I talk about here. The way I always saw it was that there were two types of people. The ones who graduate and know what their next moves are and the ones...

Joining me to share his story related to the title of this episode is my guest, Nick Lechnir. Nick is an author, speaker, photographer and the founder of Leapfrogging Success. Leapfrogging Success is a business that aims to help anxious, analytical introverts become confident and powerful speakers. Nick is joining me today to share his story on how he used his experiences related to addiction, abu...

Episode 29 features an incredible, returning guest of mine. His name is Ryan Stanley and he was on my episode titled, “Utilizing Curiosity over Judgement to Empower a Creative Mindset,” where he spoke about  the ways in which we can shift the view we have of ourselves and others in order to move away from judgement and more toward a nature of compassion and understanding. The reason I wanted...

Do you struggle with anxiety, know someone who does or just want to learn more about anxiety? Then this episode is perfect for you. In episode 28, I am joined by Jesse Harless who shares with me something he discovered that helped him overcome his anxiety. Jesse is an advocate, trainer, author, and the founder of Entrepreneurs in Recovery®. Entrepreneurs in Recovery® consists of in-person and onli...

In episode 27, Anissa Hudak joins me to talk about how yoga therapy can help heal PTSD. Anissa is a certified yoga therapist and founder of the Trauma Healing Yoga Therapy Program. She is a 2x rape survivor with an intimate understanding of the complex issues traumatized women face and created her program to help them navigate their healing journeys. She works with people with all types of ph...

In episode 26, Jay Shifman joins me to discuss what stigma is, what it means and how to overcome it. Jay is a Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Coach, and Advocate, and the host of the "Choose Your Struggle" podcast. He is ten years in recovery and survived multiple suicide attempts and an overdose. As a result of these experiences he made it his mission to fight to end st...

In episode 25, I am joined by Dr. Kenneth Blum to discuss what the connection between genetics and addiction is and what it means. Dr. Blum is an American scientist who is considered to be the father of “Psychiatric Genetics.” He has published over 550 peer– reviewed articles and written 17 books concerning genetics and addiction. In addition to this, he has been the recipient of many grants and a...

In episode 24, I am joined by my guest, Amanda Webster, who shares her journey to becoming a Mind-Body Wellness coach.  Amanda specializes in Holistic Nutrition, is a fitness instructor for Fitness Beyond Borders, a spokesmodel and fitness coach for The Abs Company and she has been published in Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health.  She has two decades of personal experience with me...

In episode 23, I am joined by Ellia Marcum, the owner and operator of Mood|Well,  a crisis coaching business. Ellia started this company to help other women thrive from mental illness and a plethora of different life crises. She speaks about the work she has done with Mood|Well and the reason and inspiration that led her to start her business. She talks about her experience personally and pro...

In Episode 22 I am joined by my guest, Jan Fara, to discuss "The Art of Executing Goals." This conversation covers the journey of my guest and what he did to take critical action on turning his goals into accomplishments. In addition to this, we are going to be offering some tips on how to help inspire you to take action on yours. Jan was born in the Czech Republic and currently lives in Glasgow,...

This episode is an incredible conversation between my guest, John Giordano, and I on the topic of treatment for addiction. Mr. Giordano is an author, certified hypnotherapist, entrepreneur and an expert in the treatment of addiction and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies. In addition to this, John has provided counseling and trauma recovery services to law enforce...

In this episode, I am joined by Ryan Stanley, professional life coach and author of "Be Patient, Be Present, Be Joyful: A First Aid Kit for the Emotional Bumps, Scrapes, and Bruises of Life", to discuss judgement vs. curiosity. Ryan has changed the lives of hundreds of clients from all walks of life through his profession of coaching. He was also the first ever Internal Coach for one of the world'...