In the episode I meet with Ms. Robin Williams and Lissa Harris of the HUBB in Margaretville, NY. One of the biggest setbacks for Non-Profit agencies is the inability to reach folks in the most rural areas of our Side of the Catskills. How do we reach the people? According to Robbing Williams, you create an environment where other agencies can come to offer their services for free. Bring the agencies to the people! An innovative idea to overcome a common problem. Another example of people who see a problem and then fix it using nothing but passion, vision and tenacity to see it through! You'll dig this one folks!

In this episode we first discuss an unfortunate slip I had! Then we wrap-up my work on Step 6 where I discovered my unhealthy character traits and patterns. We then introduce the work I will do on Step 7; figuring out my healthy characteristic and pattern goal traits and behaviors - what they are, and a specific plan to implement them in my life. We discuss a recent, real life example where I was able to see the steps at work, and already having a positive effect on my life. We also discuss how and why I will create a gratitude list.

In this episode we recap my work on Step 5, and introduce the principal of willingness through Step 6. In Step 6, we will identify the unhealthy character traits and patterns that contribute to needless frustration in my life. By identifying what these unhealthy traits and patterns are, I not only begin understanding why I turned to nicotine for relief from life, but begin working on growing into a healthier person with a happier life.

In this episode, we recap my work on Step 4 and cover our experience with Step 5. We dive into what it feels like to share our resentments, harmful actions, fears - and assets - with another (trustworthy) person. What does it feel like? Freedom from our past. . .

This week I sit down with two incredibly passionate women who run Two 50+ community Centers. They did it because of a purpose that aligned with their passion. When you combine the two characteristics you get...SUCCESS! Learn to change people, places and things and you will find new opportunity. Listen to this episode and realize....you can change, TODAY!

In this episode we recap my work on Step 3 which built my foundation, and then begin discussing my first action Step - 4, with the principal of courage.

In this episode we recap my experience with Step Two, based on Trust, Social Support and Consistent Self Improvement. We then introduce Step Three, based on commitment, focusing only on that which we can control and a plan to monitor our success with acceptance.

In this episode, we recap my experience with step one of "12 Steps to Recover from Anything", including the Zone Plan, Excuses, Recovery Vision, and Boundaries. Then we move on to introduce the concepts in step two, including Trust, Social Support, and consistent self-improvement.

In this episode I talk with Suzanne Jaillet, Founder of "12 Stones - Recover from Anything" We look at addiction, accepting the need for help and understanding how to use the 12 steps. Yours truly is using the steps for quitting smoking. Follow along and learn as I do!

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In this episode we discuss the healing power of music from physical to cognitive benefits and even the power to Awaken people suffering with alzheimers and dementia. How to use music to empower you for change. Rina Riba, music Conesuer joins me!

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