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🎙️ Join me in this eye-opening episode as I chat with the incredible Sako Barbarian, a Master's degree holder in Social Work and a licensed therapist specializing in addiction, including sexual addiction. 🌟 Sako, currently the Program Coordinator for BAI, shares invaluable insights as we explore the intersection of ADHD and addiction. 🧠 Curious about ADHD? So was I! Sako breaks down what ADH...

🎙️ Exciting News & Q&A Opportunity! 🎉 Hey there, amazing Spotify fam! 🌟 We've got a special update for you today, and even though this episode is a bit shorter than our usual content, trust us, it's packed with some juicy details. 🔥 We're gearing up for some epic guests that are about to drop some serious knowledge bombs, including two therapists, a recovery coach, and a rel...

Welcome to a solo episode where I dive into the ongoing journey of recovery and self-discovery. In this candid conversation, I'll share what's been surfacing in my life recently and how I've come to embrace the idea that maintaining my well-being is an ongoing process. While it may sometimes feel like I'm stuck on a 'broken record,' I've learned that repeating certain t...

In this captivating episode, I'm going solo, and you won't believe the rollercoaster ride I've been on lately. Strap in as I spill the beans on my recent journey to reconnect with my Dad's side of the family after a whopping 10 years apart! 🌟 Join me as I dive deep into the intriguing world of family dynamics, tracing our family tree, and unraveling the complex threads of mental h...

🎙️ Join us in this captivating episode as I sit down with the incredible Matt Gardiner, a Recovery Coach and Story Work expert. Together, we unravel the secrets to breaking free from 'stuck stories' and conquering addiction, while seamlessly integrating sobriety into life's beautiful tapestry. 💨 Discover the transformative power of breathwork awareness, the art of choosing your inner...

Join us for an inspiring and transformative episode as I sit down with my amazing sponsor and dear friend, Jeff. Our bond goes beyond friendship – he's been a guiding light and mentor in my life. 🌟 Friendships are like the chapters in our life story, and in this episode, we dive deep into how we navigate the inevitable disagreements and hurt feelings that can arise. 🤝 In the past, I used to...

Get ready to dive deep into the rollercoaster of emotions and self-discovery in this riveting podcast episode! Join me as I courageously unpack the fears and intense emotions that have been surfacing in my life recently. It's a journey of self-reflection like no other. We'll explore the powerful triggers that ignite these feelings, especially when I find myself caught up in the perilous ga...

🎙️ Join us for a riveting episode featuring Matt Wenger, the clinical director of Begin Again Institute, as we dive deep into the world of recovery and personal growth. 🚀 In a twist of fate, we didn't hit the record button until 26 minutes into our conversation - but what unfolded next was a lesson in resilience and grace. Discover how we turned a hiccup into a powerful moment of reflection....

🌟 EMBRACING OPPORTUNITY & OVERCOMING FEAR | Navigating Recovery Journey 🌟 🎉 Join me on this exhilarating ride! 🎉 🔥 Dive into my FIRST FULL LENGTH VIDEO, where I'm spilling the beans on some mind-blowing news and incredible opportunities that have come my way! 🙌🌈✨ 🙏 Discover the raw emotions as I talk about answered prayers and the powerful dynamics of gratitude vs. fear. 🤝 Feel t...

In this episode I discuss a new approach that I am trying to take with life and the uncomfortable feelings that pop up which is to approach them with love. My therapist recently suggested a book called Whatever Arises Love That by Matt Kahn. The book is not recovery based but rather a spiritual approach to the world based in love. The way its described is if we can give love to the things inside o...

In this episode I'm back for a solo session and for the first time ever I'm totally on my own when it comes to recording and editing. This whole episode came with new challenges and opportunities from start to finish. As I embark on a new chapter of my journey I am faced with doing things that I've never done before, and for me that can be a very scary and daunting place. I have a lot...

In this episode I am joined by Melissa Killeen. Melissa is an established Recovery Coach and author who published the book Recovery Coaching- A Guide to Coaching People in Recovery from Addictions. Utilizing her master's degree in Executive Coaching along with her many years of personal recovery she realized the the impact coaching would have for those that want recovery but cannot seem to ach...

In this episode I am joined by Chelsay, who shares her experience strength and hope. Chelsay and I met last year at a local S recovery retreat, which if there is ever one in your area I highly recommend attending. We touch on a lot of different topics from trusting the transformation down to music and how that ties into our recovery and our circles. During the episode the phrase terminally unique...

In this episode I talk about my religious upbringing and how that has played into my relationship with my higher power today. When I got into recovery the idea of a relationship with a Higher Power made me cringe, I thought I'd have to go back to the same religion that I grew up in. I really struggled and wrestled with this idea. I don't know what changed or shifted, and I realized that my...

In this episode I get current with what's been going on with me over the last month. Life is going to happen regardless whether we want it to or not, and for me part of that life cycle is finally running into Patricia, of all places the rink where I play hockey. Needless to say the title of the episode says it all, I was completely shook and taken back. I knew that there was a chance that this...

In this episode I am joined by Nate Geyer. This is Nate's second time on the show and if you have not heard out first conversation go and check it out, Episode 32 Out of the Flames. Nate and I dig into enmeshment, something that I have been looking into recently. It's important for us to dig into out past and connect the dots, seeing things for what they are helps us see how we have become...

In this episode I am joined by Fish. Fish is an alumni of BAI and reached out and wanted to share his first step on the show, and share his views on recovery. Our first step, in any program, highlights the experience that we have had with our addictions and it is important to also share strength and hope. If we stop with our first step we will never find the solution and the problem with continue....

In this episode I am joined by Scott Camp who is a lead therapist at Begin Again Institute and CSAT-Candidate.  Scott I met when I returned to BAI in August 2022 for a follow up 5 day trauma intensive. Scott shares his journey of his own recovery which includes taking time away from school to work on himself and find his own healing journey, which led him back to school and into the field of...

In this episode I give an update on how things have been going for me.  Part of the work that I have been focusing on is exploring my enmeshment with my mother and how that has affected me and my life.  Dr. Kenneth Adams wrote a book called "When he is Married to Mom" where he breaks down how mother-enmeshed men are affected, how it can lead to addiction, and ways to heal.  In the b...

In this episode I am joined by Andy.  Andy is a sex and love addict who I met a couple months back at a local S retreat and he has quickly become a part of my inner circle and close friend. Andy shares where things began and what eventually lead him into recovery.  Love addiction is something I've heard about in meetings but not something I've talked about because I don't believe its som...

 In this episode I am honored to be joined by Mark and Angela.  Mark reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in having both him and Angela on to hear the perspective of a betrayed partner, which is a thought that I have had since starting the podcast.  Mark and Angela have been married for over 30 years, during that time there were multiple discoveries until Angela had...

Happy New Year! After over a month off I get back in the studio and talk about what I've been up and how things have been going.  Not recording left me feeling very empty and purposeless.  I'm glad that I took the time off and allowed myself the space to see how important telling my story and spreading the message really is to me.  If you are like me, the voices in my head can be de...

In this episode I am joined by Garrety.  Garrety is the Program Coordinator and Alumni Relations Coordinator for all men's intimacy disorder programs through Begin Again Institute, Boulder Recovery, and ILC Ridgeview.  Garrety shares his personal story of rising through the ashes.  Recovery is all about actions and solutions, we all gather around the community campfire to share our experience and...

In this episode I am joined by my sister in recovery, Sherry.  Sherry and I met through local SCA (Sexual Compulsive Anonymous) meetings.  Sherry shares her powerful journey through early life, what lead her to recovery, and gives us the perspective of sexual addiction through a woman's eyes.  Being in recovery is like going back to a war zone,  digging through the rubble to try and piece things t...

In this episode I'm flying solo and checking in with how things have been going for me and my recovery.  I cover what's been working and what I've been struggling with.  When the urge to act out hits it usually means there is a need that is not being met and It is my job to determine what the need is and finding the right tool for that need, however the solution isn't always clear.  When the solut...