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Chef Jason Monahan of Rotorua's Mojo Dojo is a man on a mission. As a chef he knows how to create yummy food. As a man, he has decided to live his life to the fullest. That meant for Jason to loose 60 kg and he is nowhere finished with his journey. How did he do it? By focusing on his gut health. And armed with this knowledge, Jason provides healthy and wholesome food for everyone to enjoy. Forget...

Rose Ann is an Alcohol-Free Coach, a Positive Intelligence Coach and International Best-Selling author. She helps people put alcohol to the side for 12 consecutive weeks by educating them with the scientific principles behind alcohol abuse using God’s foundational principles to renewing your mind. The Plans He Has For Me is a 12 week focused devotional for those who want to rid themselves of the p...

Tina Davidson, a highly regarded American composer, creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, The New York Times has praised her “vivid ear for harmony and colors.” Opera News describes Tina Davidson’s music as, “transfigured beauty,” and the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that she writes “real music, with structure, mood, novelty and...

A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike, served 31 years in the United States Army as both an enlisted and officer, including nine years overseas in five countries. Jason earned over 30 service awards & badges and survived a wicked amount of Military training.  His book A Soldier Against All Odds compiles all his life events in an inspiring storytell...

When Amanda finally managed to get away from the man who was trafficking her she was thirty-one years old and didn’t know what she’d gone through even had a name, much less how to deal with the pain of feeling like a broken person, unworthy of love and filled with so much anger. On a freezing cold day in 2018 she saw former trafficked people standing strong and showing their beautiful resiliency o...

Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach, founder of the Living Fearless coaching programs, and host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. His decades of experience with overcoming failures, setbacks, and struggles, fuels his clients to overcome their own self-doubt. With his personal journey through overcoming childhood trauma, dyslexia and loss of loved ones, Mike is determined to set the...

Andrea M. Epting - LPC, MAC, ACS, CST, CSAT With 19 years of experience in the field of Mental Health, Mrs. Epting is a practicing Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, EMDR Certified Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.  Andrea has been a private practitioner since 2007, specialising in treating trauma-initiated...

LISA M. GENNOSA lives with her husband in a small, rural town in eastern North Carolina, where she is a practising Physician Assistant. She is a dedicated wife and mother who grew up the third child of a liquor and narcotics agent. Her breadth of exposure to healthcare, the legal field and parenting an addict provided the foundation to reveal what we least like to talk about but most need to. She...

As a Catholic Life Coach, Christie is dedicated to helping women in recovery and those looking to drink less or not at all. With over 25 years of successful sobriety, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Christie’s expertise lies in helping Catholic women clear up the "mental mess" that can linger long after the last drink. She specializes in coaching women who are curi...

Rachel Lavin is a Published author of The Doughnut Diaries, a Professional Speaker and Body Love Educator, a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Health Coach. She grew up in Northern California and has lived in Hawaii, Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and New York City. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her Partner.  In 2000 Rachel began her career as an ACE-...

Sarah Lebel is a human trafficking survivor and author of "The Simple Guide to a Successful You" who is dedicated to helping other survivors figure out "What's Next" in life. She currently serves as the VP of Member Experience at a media company, the Founder of the non-profit But What Is Next, and co-host of the podcast, 'So...You Couldn't Be a Pop Star". 3 top tips 1. Und...

F. Khristopher Blue is a therapist who is on the frontlines regarding mental health and addiction treatment. The non-profit program he founded called More Than Therapy is addressing the gaps in treatment and assisting clinicians get the tools they need to succeed, offering support and guidance so they can better address the challenges in this field as well as avoid burnout. Also, a person who has...

Dave’s passion for firewalking began in 1995 after attending his first Tony Robbins Seminar. Though he initially resisted the idea of walking on coals exceeding 1000 degrees in temperature, after a little last-minute encouragement, he found himself celebrating at the other end of the fire lane, with a crewmember affirming, “You did it, you did it, you do it!” That was the exact life-changing momen...

In Andrew's words: Recovery was just the start, 52 with a story, father of 3, 19 years sober, remaining teachable on day at a time. Continually building the man I always wanted, my family deserves the best version of me daily. By keeping sober and adding to, not instead of, building that comprehensive man!!!  One day at a time! 3 Top Tips  1. delayed gratification 2. consistency is key 3. your hab...

🎉 Brace yourself for an incredible episode of 'Steps to Sobriety'! We're thrilled to have Tom Meyer, the wellbeing futurist and body-centred stress-coach, joining us as our special guest. Get ready for a mind-opening conversation on flourishing in body, mind, and spirit. Tune in now!  In Tom's words:  Hi, I'm Tom, and I combine my work as an osteopath and body-centred stress coach and founder and...

In Allie's words: Hi! My name is Allie and I'm a former bodybuilding pro turned functional health and fitness coach who helps stressed out women optimize their metabolism, up-level their mindset, and shift from surviving to thriving. I'm an advocate for self-love, becoming your best self through mind-body health, and living a life fully alive! I can't wait to connect with you! 3 Top Tips 1. Why im...

Join us as we dive deep into the transformative journey of Steps to Sobriety with the incredible Sunitha Sandeep as our special guest. Get ready to explore anxiety, exhaustion, burnout, and discover the path to high-impact, deep-fulfillment, and inner peace. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!  Sunitha is a TEDx Speaker | Helping High-Functioning Women End Anxiety, Exhaustion, Burnout To Re...

In Crystal's words: For my 41st birthday on October 2nd 2022 I published my first book called S.Y.L. Say You Love, a testimony of triumph over the darkness of childhood sexual trauma and addiction. I struggled with addiction in many forms from the early age of 13. I lived on the streets of Las Vegas Nevada until I started hitchhiking and hoping illegal freight trains all over America. I was on the...

Retired from a 36-year executive career with Fortune 100 software, high-tech and global energy, Guy Morris has also been a published song writer for Disney Records, a patented inventor, a Coast Guard charter captain, an adventurer, and now, a self-published author of thrillers. From cartel death threats in Latin America to the shark diving in Moorea – from a Board Room to a recording studio - from...

Joe suffered from multiple addiction for more than 20 years, mainly due to undiagnosed mental health conditions including Bipolar Disorder II, severe depression, anxiety and adult ADHD. Joe voluntarily entered inpatient treatment in November of 2008 and has been in recovery ever since.  Joe spent more than 35 years in the broadcast media industry as an on-air talk talent, program director, talent...

Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is an in-person and Certified Virtual Speaker, a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, a Fortune 500 consultant, and a bestselling author. He hosts the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. Michael's A Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Cultu...

Andrea Hanson LCMHC, founder of Lifestyle Prescriptions, a neuroscience-backedindividualized self-help road map, aims to empower societal progress through accessible wellness. As a complex-trauma specialist, Andrea has spent over a decade learning neuroscience and gaining experience working with clients. She has worked one on one with clients across the globe. By blending a mosaic of lower-brain a...

Meet Dr. Laura Petracek, a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. She uses evidence-based therapies, like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help individuals struggling with addiction, mood disorders, and anger management. With a non-judgmental approach, Dr. Petracek creates a safe and understanding environment for her clients, including adults, children, adolescents, and thos...

In this episode of Steps to Sobriety, Lynne Wadsworth shares her personal journey towards holistic health and wellness. She talks about her mission to help women in midlife overcome the challenges that often accompany this phase of life, such as weight gain, migraines, extreme mood swings, and other health issues. As a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Wellness Cooking Ins...

Mary Giuliani, with 20 years of experience as a successful life and business coach and online marketing executive, has identified that unhealed complex PTSD, also known as childhood trauma, was the root cause of her own struggles with food, obesity, alcohol, drugs, and relationships. With this insight, Mary is dedicated to supporting others in their journey towards healing by addressing the root c...