Mike Gliem shares his transformative journey from addiction and homelessness to recovery and advocacy. After a life-changing incident in 2014, he embraced faith and accountability, leading to over eight years of sobriety. Now, he helps others through his business, Next Level Movement LLC, and emphasizes the importance of resilience, love, and community support. Next Level Movement LLC services include public speaking, facilitating self-development workshops, and faith-based life and recovery coaching. Mike also recently published his long story in his book "The Long Road Home".

Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Road-Home-Mike-Gliem/dp/B0DJWPS1MV?fbclid=IwY2xjawHP7bBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZmQp64S6haUO9sFRy7LYK-SDyJ6vpUh8KRo8_1NQ55o1kpyCj-RdjKdsQ_aem_hyDapUEBdVYuT4NVrwUzXg

Next Level Movement LLC link: https://www.skool.com/nextlevelacademy/about

Join us as J-Truth aka Jonathan Teague shares about his addiction and recovery experience. J-Truth shares his journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of faith and personal transformation. Raised by his grandmother after his parents' imprisonment, he struggled with substance abuse and incarceration. Through music and spiritual growth, he found purpose in helping others and spreading hope, illustrating the power of prayer and perseverance.

Our discussion centers on addiction recovery, emphasizing a holistic approach that includes family involvement and faith-based strategies. Faust Ruggiero shares insights from his latest book, "Fix Your Addiction Handbook," which outlines various types of addiction and offers practical steps for recovery, encouraging readers to seek professional help alongside self-help resources. https://faustruggiero.com/

Justin Long shares his journey of overcoming addiction and trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and recovery. Through therapy and introspection, he learned to separate his identity from his past, ultimately realizing that personal value is self-created. His experience inspires others to embrace change and recognize their inherent worth.

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Scott Bridge shares his journey from addiction to recovery, detailing a decade-long struggle with substance abuse and the impact on his life and family. Through faith, support, and the 12-step program, he finds hope, rebuilds relationships, and embraces a life of service, ultimately transforming his past pain into purpose.

Julia Moles shares her journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of faith, accountability, and self-forgiveness. After battling various substances for years, including heroin, she found hope through a near-suicide experience and the support of her family. Now, she aims to help others in recovery while pursuing her education.

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Kourtney Thompson shares her journey of addiction recovery, discussing relapses, triggers, and the importance of support systems. She emphasizes expressing emotions through art and writing, and the significance of surrounding oneself with positive influences. Kourtney highlights the power of saying no to drugs and the hope for a brighter future.

Childhood trauma and addiction are explored through Sara Mann's story. She discusses her early experiences with substance use, the impact of her mother's death, and her journey toward recovery. With support from peers and faith, she emphasizes the importance of connection and hope in overcoming addiction and helping others.

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Cathy Scott discusses her journey in healthcare and community engagement to combat the opioid crisis. She emphasizes the importance of open conversations to reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders. By fostering collaboration among various community stakeholders, they aim to create a supportive environment for prevention, treatment, and recovery.