#52: 2020 Word of the Year
In this episode, Andrew shares his WOY for 2020 and teaches you how to choose your own WOY for 2020.
Jan 18, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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#51: Top 5 Celebrations of 2019
Too often we focus on things we don't do well - areas of our life we think we fall short - rather than focusing on things we did do well and celebrating all our "wins" in life. Even areas we fall short, as long as we learned a lesson and grew from the experience, that's a celebration! In this episode, Andrew shares his biggest celebrations for 2019. My invitation to you - After listening - Please write down your own celebrations for 2019. And take a step further by incorporating this new mindful...
Jan 09, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 51
#50: Dr. Hadar Sophia - Ironman Finisher & Holistic Doctor
Dr. Hadar Sophia ( socaldetoxdoc.com @ dr.hadarsophia ) is an absolute BADASS! She finished the Ironman in October 2019 (Ironman is 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, AND a full 26.2 mile marathon all within 17 hours to complete), which is arguably one of the most grueling sporting events in the world. As you might guess, a lot of energy and mental and physical strength are needed. She was able to utilize the magic healing effects of acupuncture and chiropractic treatments, plenty of sleep (8-10 hour...
Jan 04, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 50
#49: Christmas Miracle
This is the story of my Dad getting sober on Christmas morning, 2009, and all events that transpired to make it happen.....Divine Intervention! If you or someone you know is struggling, please share with them. This is a story of hope, faith, courage, and love of family and friends.
Dec 24, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 49
#48: 5 Methods to Reduce Stress Through Positive Thinking
Inspired by Tamara Lechner's article "How to reduce stress through positive thinking: 5 methods", I wanted to share some practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive, especially during the holiday season. First off, let's talk about what positive thinking is and is NOT: NOT about being happy all the time NOT about avoiding negative emotions NOT about ensuring nothing bad ever happens NOT about pretending your life is perfect IS acknowledging when things go wrong IS adopting a growth mind...
Dec 13, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 48
#47: Andrew Becomes the Interviewee
In this episode, the script gets flipped and Andrew is interviewed by his spiritual and sober buddy, Ryan Lipsey ( @rlipsey , www.ryanlipsey.com ), and we discuss: Vicious cycle of addiction How to implement daily spiritual practices and positive healthy habits The power of meditation and practical ways to start your own mindfulness meditation practice Inverse relationship between expectations and serenity Such a fun conversation with Andrew getting the opportunity to share the tools that has he...
Nov 22, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 47
#46: Gratitude
What do Gandhi, Mother Teresa, MLK Jr., the Dalai Lama, Leonardo Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Lincoln, Newton, & Einstein all have in common.......They all practiced GRATITUDE! The major religions of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism all have gratitude at their core. Muhammad said that gratitude for the abundance you've received is the best insurance that the abundance will continue. Buddha said that you have no cause for anything but gratitude and joy. Lao Tzu said that if you ...
Nov 15, 2019•14 min•Season 2Ep. 46
#45: The Positive Impact of 'Community'
Community - A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. Community is also my word of the year for 2019....And a critical component helping me live a meaningful and purpose-driven life. My 3 Communities - Sobriety, Yoga, & Bay Club. Sobriety - 12 step mtgs, men's small group, and being a sponsor/sponsee. Yoga - A student and teacher surrounded with other spiritually-inspired friends on similar path. Bay Club - Perfect place for intimate ...
Nov 08, 2019•14 min•Season 2Ep. 45
#44: Katie Brauer - Powerhouse Yogi & Spiritual Badass
"Fertilizer is shit that you put in your garden to make things grow.....So I've been sitting in fertilizer for last 2 years." "Yoga is kind of like dating. If you go on that 1st date and think this isn't for me, don't blame the yoga. The yoga works. We know this to be true." -Katie Brauer Katie was one of the first people I envisioned having on the podcast when I started planning 2 years ago. The impact she's had on my life, personally and professionally, has been transformational. How I teach y...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 44
#43: Planting Seeds of Intention
Whether we realize it or not, we are planting seeds of intention with every thought, word, and action. In this episode, Andrew shares a story of a seed that was planted 6 months ago and began bearing fruit earlier this week. Be mindful of what seeds of intention you want to be planting. The choice is yours.
Oct 25, 2019•8 min•Season 2Ep. 43
#42: Dr. Harry Haroutunian - A Leading Expert in Addiction
Dr. Harry Haroutunian is a leading expert in the field of addiction and recovery. More importantly, he is the man who helped change the trajectory of my family helping both my father and I get sober at Betty Ford Center. He is a dear friend, mentor, confidante, and amazing person. In my interview w/Dr. Harry we discuss: Disease of addiction, genetic disposition, and symptoms to look for Impact of the families and practical ways to be part of the solution Current opiate crisis and impact it's hav...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 42
#41: Three Lessons We Can Learn From Our Dogs (Pets or Animals)
In this episode of Pawsitive Impact (Get it?), Andrew shares about his 8-year old english bulldog, Ralphy, teaching him 3 very valuable lessons: Playful - Not worried about the stock market, job security, dating status, or keeping up w/the Jones's, err, Bubba. Purposeful - to give unconditional love. Period. Present - 1 breath, 1 thing, 1 day at a time. Andrew also shares about his darkest day - when he lost Ralphy - the day he was admitted to Betty Ford Center for drugs and alcohol. Yet also th...
Oct 04, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 41
#40: John Vargo - Healing First Responders Through Meditation & Mindfulness
John Vargo is the founder of Turn In ( www.turnin.life ), a non-profit organization that brings meditation and mindfulness practices to active duty and retired first responders. Day after day, year after year, the toll of responding to traumatic medical, fire, and police calls, combined with lack of sleep, leads many first responders into a prolonged state of depression and anxiety. To suppress the stream of mental anguish, first responders often turn to substance abuse, explosive and angry resp...
Sep 26, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 40
#39: Acceptance vs. Suffering
Earlier this week I caught myself thinking, "I should be back in the corporate world. I should be multi-tasking. I should working 9 to 5. I should be wearing a suit and tie to work." WOW!?!?!? REALLY!?!?!? Fortunately my threshold for pain is very small these days and I was able to course-correct and change my thinking. In fact, the corporate world and job almost killed me. I always wanted more, more, more.....Which, in turn, required more alcohol, more adderall, and more of everything not healt...
Sep 20, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 39
#38: Being of Service
Andrew discusses volunteering at First Step House of North County, ( www.fshnc.org ). FSHNC is a 10-day non-medical social model detox that is 100% privately funded for low income alcoholics trying to get sober. If you or someone you know needs help, their phone # is (760) 230-9353. Your financial contribution or material donations are always welcome. It's a tax deduction.
Sep 06, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 38
#37: Guided "Loving-Kindness" Meditation
Andrew leads the listener through a guided meditation directing "Loving KIndness" to themselves, then aim the phrases of goodwill toward a mentor or benefactor, then someone they feel neutral about, then finally someone whom they have difficult feelings. The good intentions cultivated by loving-kindness meditation lead to more supportive self-talk and better moods. Research shows that loving-kindness meditation is "dose dependent" - the more you do, the more powerful the effects. One of the key ...
Aug 23, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 37
#36: Pastor Miles McPherson - The Third Option, Hope For A Racially Divided Nation
"I thanked the young man for coming forward, which was a huge step toward healing his heart and mine. We experienced mutual honor and respect. This didn't mean the larger societal problem was fixed, but before society can be healed, the individual conflict within our hearts must be healed." -Miles McPherson With recent shootings in both El Paso & Dayton over the past few weeks, there's no denying that we live in turbulent and divided times. Yet it's imperative, more than ever, to focus on wh...
Aug 16, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 36
#35: Are You Part of the Problem or Solution?
With everything going on in the world, and all the noise on social media, a few questions to think about: Are you spreading love, kindness, and joy - Or are you badmouthing, gossiping, blaming, and cursing others Are you aware of the power of your "Ripple"? Are you reacting to things outside of your control, or responding with mindfulness and intention to situations you can What are you giving your attention to Are you giving your power away...
Aug 09, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 35
#34: Making Amends With My Old Boss
In this episode, Andrew talks about his opportunity to make amends with his old boss - The guy who hired Andrew in 2004 and gave him his start into the corporate world - And fired him in 2011 thanks to adderall-induced and disruptive behavior. Eight years had passed since they last spoke. A story of healing and closure. And making right the wrongs of the past.
Aug 02, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 34
#33: My New Website and Lessons Learned This Week
This week saw a huge wave of emotions as I prepare to launch my new website - I judged myself, applied "labels", thought I was playing small and riddled with fear - Yet now I see everything worked out exactly as it's supposed to. Call it Divine Intervention, Universe having my back, God's Perfect Timing. The lessons I learned: Be Patient, Have Faith, and Trust.
Jul 26, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
#32: My last day at lululemon
In this episode, I share a story I've never told before - being filled with so much fear during my 1st interview - and what happened. I talk about the true value of community. The beauty of connection. The magic of vulnerability and holding space for others to be seen and heard. The transformation that happens when we give others permission to share their truth. So many beautiful memories, amazing people, and personal development growth. Friendships for life. Over the past 4 years, I've become a...
Jul 23, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 32
#31 Jay Nixon - His new book, 'The Purpose of Pain: How to Turn Tragedy into Triumph, Because Life's Not Supposed to Suck!'
Jay Nixon - My Mentor, Coach, Confidant, and Brother. In this episode, Jay and I dig deep into his new book. New Book Details: Learn How to Turn Tragedy and Pain into a Catalyst for Growth and Success! It's been said that pain is a fundamental part of life—a darkness that acts as a contrast to the light. Most, if not all of us experience pain at some point in our lives, particularly the emotional pain of loss. While it may be true that pain is unavoidable, it doesn't have to lead to meaningless ...
Jul 12, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 31
#30: The Tables are Turned and My Friend, Jenn, Interviews Me
My Spiritual & Sober Sister, Jennifer Juckett, interviewed me in this episode.....Disclaimer: I had NO IDEA what the questions were ahead of time and everything was authentic and vulnerable in-the-moment. We talk about mysterious missing content on my LinkedIN profile, importance of finding your tribe and building community and connection, and designing daily spiritual practices to build new and healthy habits. And huge acknowledgement to Jenn for being prepared and asking questions that wer...
Jun 28, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
#29: Bob Newton - Playing on Nebraska 1970 National Championship Team, Life in the NFL, Addiction, and Helping Save My Dad's Life
"Resentment can be helpful on the football field." - Bob Newton Bob Newton was an All-American football player at University of Nebraska in 1970 and helped the school win their 1st national championship under coach Bob Devaney. Bob was instrumental in building the "Husker Power" national brand which led to bigger, faster, and stronger players under Boyd Epley's strength and conditioning program. Bob's story of being recruited by Tom Osborne from junior college in California, and respective recru...
Jun 14, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 29
#28: Chakras 101 & Guided Chakra Meditation
Inspired by the positive response from my corporate client last night, Andrew gives a quick introduction to the chakras and then a guided chakra meditation. Please skip to 8:52 for the guided chakra meditation only. . Special thanks to @davidji and his book Sacred Powers for the inspiration and content. A great read and even greater mentor and spiritual teacher.
Jun 08, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
#27: Emotional Sobriety - The Next Frontier
Dr. Allen Berger defines 'Emotional Sobriety' as, "From simply abstaining from an addictive behavior to creating a lifestyle that reaches deeper emotional balance. The missing link in achieving optimal recovery. Helps us reach a place in our lives where we truly feel emotionally whole." In this episode, Andrew talks about: His work, and in practice of, improving intimacy in his personal relationships Impact of playing small, self-sabotage, and rejection in his dating life and friendships Letter ...
Jun 01, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 27
#26: Dana Damara - Astrology, Yoga, Being a Mom, and a Pixar Movie
"A problem isn't a problem - It's actually something that is elevating our soul." -Dana Damara Dana Damara ( @danadamaraevolution www.danadamara.com ) is an author, mystic, healer, trainer, teacher, coach, and mom. In this episode, Dana & I talk about: How a Pink Floyd Song in the Middle of the Ocean Inspired Dana's passion and life work Dana's daily spiritual practices which include meditation, breathe work, essential oils, asana, and gratitude Growing up in the midwest and traveling the wo...
May 24, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 26
#25: Kevin Zurek - Corporate Crusader by Day, Recovery Superhero by Night
Kevin Zurek (IG: @RecoveryRockstars FB: @RecoveryRockstars www.recoveryrockstars.com ) started Recovery Rockstars after the loss of 3 loved ones - His best friend, Doug, his brother-in-law, Noah, and his sister, Holly - All to suicide, mental health, and addiction. A self-proclaimed "Corporate Crusader by day and Recover Superhero by night," in this episode Kevin opens up about the impact addiction has had on his life and family, why he launched Recovery Rockstars, and the impact he's had sharin...
May 17, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 25
#24: The ABC's of Positive Affirmations
Andrew shares his positive affirmations as part of his daily mindfulness and spiritual practice. Considering we have 70,000 thoughts/day, and 90% of which are the exact same thoughts as the day before, positive affirmations are a great tool to "reprogram" our subconscious mind and act as a "pattern disrupt" for all the negative and limiting beliefs we have. Positive words carry a high-vibrational frequency vs. negative words which carry a low-vibrational frequency. For example: Love vs. fear For...
May 10, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 24
#23: Celebrating 4 years of sobriety
Andrew's greatest struggle is now his greatest asset. In this episode, he shares: How we turned tragedy into triumph Gratitude for all the people who helped on the journey Going from the darkness into the light If you, or anyone you know, is struggling and needs help - PLEASE reach out to Andrew for help.
May 03, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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