Federal Prison Home Confinement experiences are shared on today's show. Our guest is finishing his federal prison sentence from home. He shared mindset pointers on before prison, during prison and now the challenges of serving a prison sentence at home.

Bruce and Justin describe an innovative way to deliver recovery support in a Sober Living Environment. Unique curricula aspects are discussed. A model where recently discharged addicts can receive help to re-integrate/transition into society can reside alongside another resident who may be deciding to engage in a more structured level of service, while inside the sober-living environment. Other strategies were discussed. For more information contact Bruce at 214-431-2032.

Bruce and Recovery Coaches Neal Williams and Sherrod Ellis discuss trends in Recovery Coaching during the pandemic. Ways to manage holiday stress as well as keeping focus were covered. A brief overview was offered on how the Biden administration might impact the field of recovery coaching. An increase in the need for sober living environments will be evident in the new year. Bruce may be seen at conciergecoach.net Sherrod may be seen at nlfmtexas.org and Neal is seen at elevatedlifestyleacademy.com

Federal Prison Coach Jose Santana and Bruce cover the 9 most important elements of a federal Presentence Investigation Report. Ways to prepare for entering federal prison were also discussed. Featured elements were: use of clear language, proof of citizenship, do not seal your case, mental health needs, substance abuse treatment needs, religious preferences, public safety factors for sex offenses or violence, confirmed education, and accurate criminal history scoring. For more information visit federalprisonauthority.com

Bruce interviews Jerry Boman. Bruce tracks Jerry's amazing journey to his continued recovery from alcoholism. The journey began with some very simple yet profound coaching techniques. These techniques planted seeds that finally developed into a fully-developed recovery. This show is a must-listen for coaches! Bruce can be seen at conciergecoach.net

Special guest PJ Tracy joins Bruce and Neal. We discuss the various coaching programs PJ offers. We cover wellness evaluations, lifestyle programs, and nutritional counseling offered by True Results in Keller Texas. Pj may be reached at trueresultskeller.com . Neal- elevatedlifestyleacademy.com Bruce- conciergecoach.net .

Bruce and Neal cover the 8 steps to Responsible Living (Attitude). Attitude mediates our behaviors as well. Knowing how to develop further in honesty, open-mindedness, willingness, responsibility, humility, caring, etc lead us to a more productive, sober, and full life. Bruce - cameronlpc.com. Neal elevatedlifestyleacademy.com

Avoiding Bias when coaching clients. Bruce and Neal discuss how to avoid projecting our own issues upon our clients. Strategies on how to remain objective are offered. Bruce can be reached at [email protected] www.conciergecoach.net

Brennan Cameron and Bruce discuss how clients might "overstay" their welcome in treatment. There is a point of diminishing returns, when clients may receive less benefit from remaining in a particular program. This effect increases the difficulty recovering clients experience transitioning back into the community. Both can be reached at [email protected] or www.conciergecoach.net

Vernita Steege joins us on the show today. Vernita is a Seattle based Life Skills, Business & Recovery Coach. Her specialty is working with individuals who are in the process of seeking relief from addictive tendencies who have hit a rough patch that is affecting their quality of life. The goal is to get back on track and start to move forward again. Typical coaching situations include illness, loss, re-defining values, re-entering the work force, re-building self esteem, re-building relationships and Positive Identity Development.

Vernita can be reached at keystonlifecoaching.com