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My guest today is Kelvin Young, a certified Sound Healer, and owner of Kelvin Young, LLC. He is also a person in sustained recovery which means Kelvin hasn't used alcohol or any other drug to cope with his mental and emotional distress since March, 6th 2009. Kelvin received his recovery coaching training at CT Community for Addiction Recovery. and his Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) certification at Recovery University. (Advocacy Unlimited) He is also trained in Intentional Peer Support (IPS) and Emotional CPR. (eCPR) 

Kelvin wrote this poem in prison:

"The Eyes Of A Silent Son" by Kelvin Young

Look into my eyes, and tell me what you see.

Is it a lost soul with no control trying to be free?

As I look into the mirror and stare into my eyes,

I see all the anger and self-hate, hypocrisy and lies.

I see resentment, frustration, embarrassment and pain,

I see jail bars and fancy cars as I cruise down memory lane.

I see the feelings I repressed, going back to childhood.

I need to let go of all those feelings, and I would if I could.

I see the hurt I caused to the ones I love the most.

I see my brother on his wedding day as we celebrate with a toast.

I see the good and the bad times that I experienced in my life.

But it’s so hard to let go of all that bitterness and strife.

There’s a sense of sadness when you look into my eyes.

Like the ones you see when a close relative dies.

But this death is not physical; it has to do with the soul.

It’s that morbid feeling we get when our spiritual energy is low.

It’s like nothing matters anymore, like that day when I was fired,

Feeling depressed and weak, I can't sleep, but I’m so tired.

I’m tired of all the pain, the hurt and the rain.

From that cloud that keeps following me, sometimes I think I’m insane.

But when I look out my window and see the beauty of the lake.

It reminds me of good times, like when I was nine and things were fine.

And with the sunrise I feel the presence of the Creator.

When I look out my window, I see me in the beauty of nature.

I’m a part of God’s creation, nature and humanity!

The loving spirit that’s in Jesus is also in me!

So I’ve learned to love myself and others just for who we are.

And I learned about this love looking out my window with jail bars.

 www.kelvinbyoung.com 

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My guest today is Morgan Chonis and she’s been Sober for since 2013. She had to reach out for outside help at 5 years sober when she realized work had become a bigger priority than taking care of herself. She is now a Reiki master and spiritual guide in helping her clients grow and overcome their past conditioning and trauma. Just recently Morgan became a published Author of her self-help book called “Unravel the Bullshit”. 

Morgan Chonis is an an expert at initiating transformation, growth, accountability, and clarity for those willing to live their juiciest lives.Taking a deep dive into her own wounds, trauma and conditioning, Morgan is committed to a life of constant, and never-ending improvement. As part of her personal development journey, in an exercise of sharing her voice, Morgan felt the deep call to share her truth for others who may still be shackled into the conditioning of what it means to be successful. In order to heal the world, we must first heal ourselves.

Morgan just launched her first book, part memoir / part self-help containing "Self Reflection Opportunities" (journal prompts) to support you in beginning to look at where you are in your own personal journey. Click here to Buy Now 

www.morganchonis.com 

Social Media Handles for Morgan Chonis

@morganchonis

@unravelthebullshit

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Welcome back to the Emerge. Evolve. Lead. podcast. My guest this week is Charlie Gray. Charlie is a gentle soul who struggled quite a bit with this disease and now, sober about 18 months, he shares and incredible story of hope for those of you that are worried about a friend or family member that just can’t seem to get it.

Charlie has an amazing story because he has been through many dry-out facilities and psychiatric wards before finally surrendering. Charlie has great advice for those of you that want to start writing your own stories or book.

After being in 54 treatment facilities for alcoholism, one skinny gay boy chronicles his journey of finding sobriety and his identity. Relapse is so important to Charlie! We brush over it, treat it like the plague, or just don't speak about it. Charlie wants to spread his message of hope and to remind addicts to just keep trying and to parents or siblings who are worried about their loved ones – don’t give up on them. 

You can reach Charlie here and find out more about his newly published book

www.Atleastimnotthefrog.com 

Get Charlie’s Book: At Least I’m Not The Frog: A Zany Memoir of Alcoholism & Recovery

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Today my guest is Catherine Just. Catherine has been sober since 1987 and has made her living as an artist and photographer leading art retreats and also has online courses. Catherine is a single mother of 12 year old Max who has Down Syndrome and the host of a podcast called “Into the Deep with Catherine Just” and the host of Sober Mom Squad. 

Catherine’s amazing story is about overcoming her addiction to crystal meth and how she created a wonderful life in her art. Her photography has been on the cover of National Geographic and inside O Magazine.

You can reach out to Catherine here:

http://www.catherinejust.com

Check out Catherine’s retreat in Paris in 2022: http://www.catherinejust.com/parisretreat2022

Book recommendation:

The Toltec Path of Recapitulation: Healing Your Past to Free Your Soul – Miguel Ruiz

Instagram @cjust

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My guest today is Melissa Rohlfs. Melissa is a certified holistic health and life coach who helps busy people break free from sugar addiction and stress or emotional eating so we can be calm, confident and at peace on the road to happy destiny. 

Melissa is committed to empowering you to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues. It’s time to ditch the diet mentality and feel empowered in your own skin. After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding and then later in life, bingeing}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food. As a result, Melissa felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same. She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching. 

Are you using sugar to escape your feelings? Sugar impacts your sleep, stress, hormones, mood, energy, skin, weight, inflammation, brain fog and your immune system.  

If this sounds like you, you can reach out for help to Melissa Rohlfs at: https://free2bcoaching.com

Here is a resource you don’t want to pass up: Guide to Kick Sugar Cravings to the Curb

If you are interested in learning more about Emotional Freedom Technique then check out The Tapping Solution. 

Books recommended by Melissa:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. 

The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment 

by Babette Rothschild 

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In this solo episode I'm celebrating 1 year of my Emerge. Evolve. Lead. Podcast!

I'm so grateful for you so here is a story and a gift.

If you are having a tough time during the holidays, reach out for help. It is there for you!
Just google "AA" in your state and you'll get help.

Your gift for being a loyal listener is this 10 minute Affirmations Meditation to build your Spirit and your self-esteem. Your contribution in life matters! So step into your best Self.

Http://emergeleadershipacademy.com/meditation

Happy Holidays!
Maureen Ross Gemme

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Hello and welcome back to Emerge. Evolve. Lead. podcast. My guest today is Lisa Waldman a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, life coach and author. Lisa has been sober for over 30 years now helps people on the daily to transform their lives. 

Lisa combines her professional expertise with the unique lessons she has learned from her own long-term recovery and in her work, has empowered thousands of people to invest in themselves, make healthier decisions, and transform their lives. 

Through her life journey, Lisa has realized the key to living a longer and healthier life is to have Fun! Lisa specializes in behavior change, shifting mindset, and seeing the world through a different lens. A lifelong learner herself, she also teaches workshops on wellness, stress management, readiness to change, and many other topics. Lisa is an avid photographer, proud cat mom, lover of 80’s music, hiker, and married to her amazing wife, Martha.

You can reach Lisa at https://chilloutcoaching.com/

Check out her books called 

Health Reboot: Resources for Pain, Trauma, Anxiety and Addiction

Spirituality Reboot: Questions for Growth and Clarity

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This week my guest is Gina Rolkowski. Gina has been in recovery from addiction and from childhood abuse for over 18 years. She now helps others to overcome the impacts of shame and abuse through her business called Beautiful Breakthroughs. 

Drawing on her 18 years in recovery coupled with her years of teaching experience and leading workshops on social emotional learning, Gina helps abuse survivors overcome the life altering impacts of abuse and discover hope and joy by teaching them how to nurture a relationship with God and themselves. Gina helps her clients feel safe, seen and supported while teaching them how to overcome shame, fear and anxiety and build a peaceful, playful and purposeful life using the 5 Keys on her Bridge to Breakthroughs program. Gina is a wife, mother of one grown daughter and passionate about serving others and the power of God's unconditional love.

These are the 5 Keys to breakthroughs:

1.      Recognize – The truth

2.      Relate – to God and Self

3.      Rest – Many ways to do it

4.      Recover – Self regulation, feel & be present in your body

5.      Renew – 5 components of self-trauma

You can find Gina on her website here: www.Ginarolkowski.com

Free E-Book: 5 Keys to Overcome Abuse and Discover Joy

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My guest today is Kabir Singh from Amatus Recovery Centers, he is a former VP of Operations and now runs a podcast for the centers and it’s called SHARE. I was recently a guest on his podcast which is how I met Kabir. He’s been sober since May 1, 2011 and I’m excited for you to hear his story.

Kabir was set on his career path by his parents and although he was successful in the career in which he was educated in, it ultimately lead him deeper and deeper into his alcoholism. When he finally reached out for help and went through treatment he began to see how he could help people in ways that were more aligned to his personality. 

You can reach out for recovery information to: 855-80-SOBER 

or go to: www.Amatusrecoverycenters.com.  

Kabir can be found at Amatus Recovery Centers and is also the host of the SHARE podcast. 

S. H. A. R. E. = Service – Humility – Accountability – Recovery – Education 

Here is a link Episode 41 is SHARE Podcast we did together when I was the guest speaker.

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Today my guest is Mark Delaney who has overcome an addiction to food. We’re going to hear his story and talk about freedom and living your bold life on purpose. 

Mark says: My wife and I have always had a passion for helping people. For most of my life I felt knew I wanted to help people, and I tried, but I felt like I was failing at it. I had a problem that was holding me back. Food. I was eating myself to death. When I finally faced that lifelong problem, it changed my life. Facing my problem gave me a superpower for helping others. We have since developed a course called "The Purpose Mastermind." This course enables people to clarify their purpose and also find the freedom to live it out boldly. We have been honored to help people all over the world be able to finish the ultimate life sentence, "My purpose is.....!"

Mark is offering our listeners a free 10 day course called “How to Change”. You can access that course by texting the word “change” to this number: 918-401-9608

You can find Mark Delaney here:

https://purposemastermind.com/

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