David and Rev. Christian talk about if “more” really is better, specifically as it pertains to growth and impact in sober living environments. This heated discussion will have you arguing along with the two very different approaches to providing the highest level of care to those trying to rebuild their lives.
Kriya Yoga is described by its practitioners as an ancient yoga system revived in modern times by Lahiri Mahasaya, who claimed to be initiated by a guru, Mahavatar Babaji, circa 1861 in the Himalayas. Dean A. shares his experience with this mediation practice, and Rev. Christian talks about how mediation has become a pathway to
Shane recently celebrated one year of continuous sobriety. He grew up in a crack house in Florida and was destined for street life. After many years of struggling to find freedom and only finding prison, Sane is living free, thanks to God, the 12 steps, and his lovely wife, Crystal.
Mellisa is one year sober, Crystal is three years sober, David is 12 years, Christian is 11 years sober. What was the first lesson you learned in sobriety? What did people try to teach you early on that weren’t willing to learn? Of the all the first year chips, excluding year one. Which was the
Weston Robins, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a visionary leader in the realm of Radical Youth Work. Wes has been an advocate both in practice and in academia for a truly humanistic and person-centered approach since he has been in the field-- serving youth across levels of care from emergency stabilization to finding their
Kara Morrissey, the Clinical Director at Eternal Strength Youth Center. She is passionate about creative living and psychic expansion through empathetic connection and symbolic expression. Kara has spent the last seven years working in a range of settings, including acute psychiatric care on the community and state hospital levels, forensic mental health, juvenile justice, substance
What’s this actual process like? What are some changes in your character? What’s a character trait that hasn’t been removed? What character traits do you wish you had? What about acceptance of where we are in the process? Brain S., A program director at a local IOP, joins us to talk about personal growth and
Christian, David, Crystal, and Jeff talk about the basics of recovery. Simple practices can ensure a well-rounded sober life worth staying sober for. What does live and let live mean to you? When has it been helpful? When did you struggle with it and maybe not get it right? Telephone therapy Do you have intentional
Dr. Robins is a father and a husband who loves deeply. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and a visionary leader in the realm of Radical Youth Work. Wes has been an advocate both in practice and academia for a genuinely humanistic and person-centered approach since he has been in the field-- serving youth
Happy new year, new studio layout, and new format. We will have more round table discussions around essential wellness and recovery topics. In this episode, Jeff Vickers joins us to talk about his newfound passion for EMpowering the recovery community to be the best version of themselves. This honest conversation dives into the nuances of
