In this episode, I am talking with the founder or @rawrecoverytalk Alyssa Perez. Alyssa is approaching her 6th year, on her second round of recovery and she is really working it. Having worked in the field and been surrounded by those in recovery she has made it a point to give back, and that is what Raw Recovery Talk is. We don’t talk directly about stigma in this episode but, then again, that may be all we talked about. Alyssa is passionate about living honestly and she is creating a platform ...
Oct 06, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, I am talking with with the author of Sober Curious and Material Girl Mystical Worl d and founder of The Numinous all about how clarity is the goal of recovery. When we look at the word recover, from a broad perspective we can each indulge in it a bit more. We all have to do some recovering, but it's not only about being recovering from something. Recovery, as I approach it, and as Ruby addresses in this episode, is something to move towards. If we limit recovery to only is the p...
Sep 15, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
I want to thank Tony for getting real with us, and for being open about where he needs to be real with himself, because even if you find that you’re the expert in the room, there is still something you can learn. Coaches and guides are going to be important in our lives, that’s why in 12 step we have sponsors. How many times have you cycled through sponsors because they are saying something that is not quite what you want to be hearing? As an artist I know if you give it away for free it may oft...
Sep 08, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, I am talking with Daniella Park of Doing It Sober a 12-step store. Daniella and I talk about the insidiousness of addiction and how it follows us. We also address the magic of life and how even in the pain there are lessons for us and reminders that we are being held. Daniella is focused on her continued growth and her work with Doing It Sober is a testament to her commitment to the cause of recovery and personal growth. Full video of this episode can be found on YoutTube https:...
Sep 01, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, I am talking with Recovery Coach, Rachel of Recovery by Rachel, about how we can all use a healthy dose of recovery. Rachel has a history of trauma and has been guided to working with individuals in detox programs yielding results of great healing. We talk about what addiction is and how we can approach it without having to have everything go our way, because it won’t. Rachel is focused on growth; of herself and of others whether they are her clients or not, she has a message an...
Aug 04, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, I am talking with boxing coach @CoachLeeTorres about how life is one big transition. Coach Lee has 11 years of sobriety, owns a boxing gym, has ben through gender transition and he continues to face himself daily because life just keeps getting better. We talk about the challenges he has faced in a broad sense. One thing I love about when people get on the path of recovering themselves is that they no longer see one problem. They are focused on their growth; they see and accept ...
Jul 28, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode I am talking with author Jen Elizabeth, @resurrektion_of_me on Instagram, about all that she has learned, about herself and the magic of living, on her road to recovery. We don’t talk about the back story, but you can find out more about what she has recovered from by reading her book Shape of a Woman and listening to her interviews with Sober Faust on Sobriety Tips or Carmell Pelly on Voice America. The mountains that Jen has moved for her recovery, and to be where she is today,...
Jul 14, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, I’m talking with Pop Buchanan who has been recovering for the past 6.5 years. On Instagram he is the person is behind @MonkHealing @PopBuchanan and @SoberIsDope which is what caught my attention, because I couldn’t agree more. Having had an experience where he was guided to a recovery house Pop began his journey to contribute his voice to the cause. The Sober Is Dope podcast is an exploration of sobriety and experiences on the journey. As an aside Pop's sober day is Dec 15th and...
Jul 07, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, I’m excited to be talking with Gary Lindsey who has been in recovery for 26 years. His Instagram account @New.Life.Mentor is dedicated to talking to those struggling with substance abuse in LGBTQ communities. Having gotten sober in 1993 his experience is one I am glad to have recorded and presented. Gary has seen huge changes in the world, and his experiences, although still had by many, are unique and a great reminder for many. If you would like to share how you’re recovering y...
Jun 23, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan while searching for treatment centers to host my Recover Yourself workshops. Ryan and I got on wonderfully and he has great insights and a wonderful way of connecting the complex with the simple. Ryan is a relationship counselor, coach, and trauma specialist. You can contact him on Facebook , Instagram or through his website . HERE IS A LINK TO OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOP IN CHICAGO ON JUNE 22ND This TaoCast features Verse 17 which states: When the Master governs, th...
Jun 16, 2019•10 min
In this episode, I talk with Stacie Davis of @Staciekdavis @there.i.saidit and @morning.gratitude about her 19 years in recovery. Stacie is in a wonderful place within her recovery, she has become a completely different person. One of the greatest gifts we have as people is the power of transformation. Stacie has been a stand-up comic, power-lifter and now she is venturing into the world of bodybuilding. We talk a bit about how attaching ourselves to “DOING” things can be addictive and how alway...
Jun 09, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode features Carmell Pelly a party girl who, with 14 years of solid sobriety, still struggles with personal value. I think it is great that Carmell can share her story because she is so often on the other side of the microphone interviewing women for her Recovery Lifestyles with Carmell show. A big takeaway from this episode, as I see it, is to hear as Carmell recalls how unsustainable she sees the lifestyle she was living. Recognizing that within herself is very likely why she produces...
Jun 02, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, I talk with Tricia Lewis of @RecoveryHappyHour (IG / fb ) about how she took her recovery into her own hands and built it for herself. Understanding, and playing to her strengths, helped her embrace all that was ahead of her in recovery. Tricia only has 2.5 years and has a lot to say about recovery and what newcomers might face. Tricia hosts the Recovery Happy Hour Podcast and her newest live platform of Happier Hour which is an online small group format for those in, or interes...
May 19, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It might have been a year ago that I first met Grace Sangat Gian but we only recently began to share. I am extremely grateful for her participation in this TaoCast. Grace has an extraordinary Crystal Reiki practice and offers Akashic Records readings. You can work with her either remotely or in person. You can access her on Instagram @Grace0In0Space or through er website Grace-In-Space.com. She also woks out of the Sat Nam Yoga Chicago Studio . You can often find both Grace and I, along with man...
May 12, 2019•10 min
I am excited to announce the first actual episode of Recover Yourself. This Podcast is designed to talk with people who have long term recovery and are no longer running from their past but Recovering their futures and themselves. In this episode I talk with Joseph Lawson about what inspires him to understand himself in a new way and how he is the cornerstone of his recovery. Joseph has 7 years and we can all learn something from him within this interview. If you have time and would like to shar...
May 05, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
I am so excited to be talking with Sober Faus t this week. Sober Faust, like me is in recovery and has a great head on his shoulders. The work he is doing is deep and he has a lot to share in this episode, especially about remaining meek, not only in recovery but in life. Sober Faust has his own podcast which focuses on all forms and stages of recovery, Sober Weekly , which you can find on YouTube and his website SoberFaust.com . I reached out to Sober Faust because I loved his message of sobrie...
Apr 28, 2019•11 min
I am so excited to talk to Shannon Downey this week. Shannon is someone I love dearly and is the ultimate BadAss. Shannon is behind so many badass websites that do so much more than just take up digital space. BadAssCrossStitch which showcases her work and ideas around craftivism. Get free patterns for all your cross-stitching needs while taking down the patriarchy. BadAssHERstory , which is a global project meant to capture and share the stories of as many women, female identified, and gender n...
Apr 14, 2019•15 min
Asya is my guest this week and I am so excited our paths crossed. A traveler both the external and internal worlds she offers insights and experience every time she opens her mouth. You can find, and be in contact with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asyaazar/ TaoCasts are part of the Recover Yourself podcast series and features a guest who chooses any number between 1 and 81 (the number of verses in the Tao Te Ching) We the read and discuss that Tao verse. I translate the title of Ta...
Apr 07, 2019•7 min
This is a new TaoCast from the RecoverYourself Podcast. I want to thank Marissa Campos "Marissa A Moon" for taking the time and sharing her thoughts of verse #9 of the Tao Te Ching. Please support Marissa on her newest adventure, her Soul Guided podcast. You can find out more about Marrisa and her work at her launch party at Tapster in Chicago, reserve your spot here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcast-launch-party-tickets-58575006421 Tao #9 Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sh...
Mar 17, 2019•11 min
Meghan is a clinical psychologist and you can find her at http://meghanroekle.com or on Instagram at @MegRoekle Meghan will be hosting a community guided embodiment and stillness meditation and conversation, with live music at Tied House in Chicago on April 7th 2019, from 10-11:30am. TaoCasts are part of the Recover Yourself podcast series and features a guest who chooses any number between 1 and 81 (the number of verses in the Tao Te Ching) We the read and discuss that Tao verse. I translate th...
Mar 03, 2019•10 min
Tao Chats is a series I am presenting through my Recover Yourself Podcast. I invite guests to pick a number between 1 and 81 and we discuss that verse of the Tao Te Ching. We will be looking at multiple translations as well as discussing our thoughts on the verse and how they are speaking to us in our lives a the moment. Patrick McWard, a professional speaker, author and developer of Radical Attraction™, which is a new and authentic approach to leadership. YOu can find out more about Patrick at ...
Feb 17, 2019•18 min
