Real Raw Recovery

In this episode, previous guest Dr. Harry Henshaw returns to the podcast with a conversation with Mike about transformational recovery and putting Dr. Henshaw's 10 Principles of Transformation into practice.

Mike sits down with Jay “Packy” Dempsey, a retired police officer, author, and speaker, who shares his journey through trauma, addiction, and recovery after a life-altering self-defense incident. Today, Packy helps young officers and men’s groups build awareness, accountability, and a steadier identity under pressure. Jay's book, 'The Fastest 4 Seconds', is available soon https://www.fastest4secon...

The holidays are behind us. Now comes the part that really counts. Mike kicks off 2026 with a reminder about the importance of daily recovery work.

In this week's episode, Mike discusses having self-compassion and compassion for others during the holiday season.

This week Mike focuses on mindfulness and being present during the holiday season.

Part 2 of Mike's conversation with Chad Johnson of the Not All There Podcast.

Part 1 of a two part conversation with Chad Johnson of the Not All There podcast where Mike and Chad talk about sobriety and staying grounded during the holiday season,

In today's episode, Mike is joined by Dr. Harry Henshaw for part 2 of their conversation about transformational therapy, focusing on the 10 principles of transformational recovery for addictive behaviors.

Dr Harry Henshaw of Enhanced Healing Counselling returns to the RRR podcast for a conversation with Mike on all things transformational recovery! This is the first of a two part conversation - come back next week for part 2!

In today's episode, Mike talks about the danger of creating resentment from expectations and how when we practice awareness, communication, acceptance and forgiveness, those expectations can become lessons not losses.

Guilt to Growth: Turning on the Light! In today's episode, Mike talks the importance of letting of guilt and shame as part of the recovery process.

In this week's episode, Mike talks about where all the elements of transformational work start to click and answers some listener questions.

In this week's episode, Mike talks about developing resilience in recovery through cultivating positive self esteem.

In this week's episode, Mike talks about finding purpose through recovery and answers some listener questions.

In this week's episode, Mike talks about the importance of maintaining daily momentum, no matter how small the action, in recovery.

In this week's episode, Mike talks about the importance of cultivating gratitude in recovery.

On today's episode, Mike discusses the importance of cultivating integrity in sobriety.

In this episode, Mike discusses the conflict between the ego and the soul in active addiction, the masks created by the ego, the journey towards integrity in recovery and how transformational therapy allowed him to truly create lasting change in his own recovery journey.

In this episode, Mike and John are joined by Dr Harry Henshaw from Enhanced Healing Counseling, a licensed mental health counsellor and author specialising in drug addiction, alcohol dependence, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.

John and Mike talk about the importance of forgiveness and the power of letting go of the past and cultivating positive self-esteem in the present moment.

In today’s episode, John and Mike talk about the power of acceptance and its role in recovery. They also discuss the differences between transformational therapy and traditional 12-step recovery approaches.

Impatience, procrastination and not taking suggestions from trusted critics, Mike and John talk about some of the ways resistance can manifest in recovery and the importance of being persistent in your journey of transformation.

An introduction to Real Raw Recovery, hosted by Mike. This episode introduces the 'triangle' of Choice, Responsibility and Power, as well as the power of using mirror work and affirmations as daily techniques for cultivating long lasting positive self-esteem.