June 15, 2021

Episode 11: Gaining An Extra Gear with Jon Totten

1 hour 1 minute

Jon Totten is an outdoor educator, guide, non-profit founder and seeker. He grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and quickly moved to Idaho when he turned 18. He’s been working and adventuring in the outdoor world since. He is a river guy, a mountain guy, a sailboat guy and a healer guy.

In this episode, we discuss:

How his guiding career has evolved over the years and how he wants to take people outside now with the intention to help heal

The many moments and people in his life that steered him on the path

Jon’s perspective on time spent “clean”

How we think about success in recovery

Full circle moments

His experience at a treatment center

The importance of noticing the small moments in your life

Finding community in sobriety

Clarity of mind

His nonprofit organization, Dogsmile Adventures

Resources mentioned:

Treatment Center: Denver Recovery Center

Book: The Alchemist

Catch Up With Jon:

Dogsmile Adventures:

Website

Instagram

Jon’s Instagram

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