By Randy Mortensen
My mission with the God Took Me to Las Vegas podcast is to save lives and allow the person to Reveal the Lifestyle Champion within them.There are many different types of recovery programs, they all
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Episode 229 – Dr. Kimberly Harms, a Resilience and Healing Guru
Dr. Kimberly Harms is a highly accomplished dentist, grief counselor, and civil mediator, with over 30 years of clinical dentistry experience and 21 years as the National Spokesperson for the American Dental Association. Throughout her career, Dr. Harms has faced extraordinary personal challenges, including her mother’s battle with bipolar disorder and suicide, the tragic loss of her son to suicide, and numerous other family losses. These experiences have deeply informed her approach to helping others cope with grief and loss.
Dr. Harms is passionate about fostering positive communication and managing conflict within dental teams, especially in the face of major life events like death, divorce, or job loss. She has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor, led innovative healthcare initiatives, and worked internationally, empowering women's groups and collaborating with dental schools in places like Mongolia and Rwanda.
Her unique blend of personal experience, professional expertise, and resilience has made her a sought-after speaker and advisor, appearing on national platforms such as CNN, Fox News, and NPR, and being featured in major publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Harms' work continues to inspire and support others navigating life’s most challenging moments.
Her website is: https://www.drkimberlyharms.com
Phone Number: (651) 214-4073
Email: [email protected]
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Episode 228 – Sydney Reece, LPC – Mind Body Optimization Texas
Sydney Reece resides in Texas, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and currently serves as the VP of Operations at the Mind Body Optimization Clinic in a few locations in Texas. The leadership team is committed to empowering those willing to make a change with the tools needed for long-term fulfillment. They create a healthier community by enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
The team is committed to challenging the status quo of patient experience. It is their goal to shape a community where every interaction reflects their unwavering dedication to integrity, transparency, and the pursuit of transformative well-being. Their programs “put people first,” and their focus on values is driven by integrity, autonomy, community, and empowerment.
Sydney said this during our episode: “ I chose the mental health field because I want to help eliminate the stigma around asking for help.”
She enjoys getting to walk alongside someone going through the self-discovery process and seeing the light bulb go off when a client has a new realization about themselves and their mental health journey.
When she’s not working, she’s spending time with friends and family. She’s also a true crime podcast and documentary junkie.
More info on the MBO clinic is here: https://mindbodyo.com
Her email is: [email protected]
Contact Phone Number is: (972) 590-9909
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Episode 227 – Richard Taite, Founder of Ultra-Luxury Treatment Centers
Join us as Richard Taite shares his inspiring recovery journey and discusses founding luxury addiction treatment centers in the fight against the fentanyl epidemic and mental health challenges.
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary recovery journey of Richard Taite, the Founder and President of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa, an "ultra" luxury addiction treatment center.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Richard battled addiction for over 20 years before embarking on a mission to redefine recovery. After his own experiences with inadequate treatment programs, he founded Cliffside Malibu, which became renowned for its personalized care and grew from six to 83 beds.
Following the sale of Cliffside, Richard took a brief hiatus but returned to the addiction treatment space due to the rising fentanyl crisis, leading to the creation of Carrara. Richard’s treatment philosophy centers on love, self-care, and personalized care, believing that self-love is key to lasting recovery. Carrara, located in Malibu, offers a unique blend of world-class therapeutic services and a spa experience unmatched in the U.S., helping clients heal from addiction and mental health challenges in a setting of luxury and comfort.
Richard’s legacy is not just about recovery—he aims to leave the world better than he found it, for the sake of his children and others in need.
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Website: https://carraratreatment.com
Keywords: #luxury addiction treatment #recovery journey #Richard Taite interview #Fentanyl epidemic # mental health recovery
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Episode 226 – Interview with Bracha Goetz, author of 43 children’s books
Bracha Goetz is a Harvard-educated wellness expert who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. As a Best-Selling author, she has written 43 books that help children shine and a candid memoir for adults highlighting her empowering journey to joy.
She struggled for years with food addictions and came to understand that her inner emptiness was not physical hunger. Instead, she came to realize it was a spiritual one. In her work today, her mission is to share how practicing simple gratitude can fill our genuine hunger with the lasting pleasure we deeply crave.
If you go to her website, the link is down below; you can download her “Pleasure Ladder,” which will guide you on the “Journey with Joy”, helping you to achieve the 5-Steps: (1) Transcendence (2) Creativity (3) Meaning (4) Love and (5) Physical Pleasures.
You can contact her via email – [email protected]
Her family-owned and operated publishing company is Growing IMPACT Publications. The mission of the company is to make Bracha’s messages radiate even further out into the world so that she can continue her life’s mission of helping people’s souls shine brighter.
Her Website: www.growingimpactpublications.com
Social media links:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brachagoetz/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BrachaGoetzBooks
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks
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Episode 225 – Interview with Emily Hawkins, creator of LeaderSHIFT
It was a drunken day at the pool with her young children that radically changed Emily’s life and future. Emily Hawkins resides in the Greater Atlanta metro and has successfully coached over 2,500 individuals and business owners, guiding them to unlock their true potential.
In 2020, she was featured in Forbes because of her groundbreaking work and her success working with clients - a monumental accomplishment. With over 15 years of experience in the corporate world - where she led teams, streamlined processes, and saved millions for large organizations - Emily made the pivotal decision in 2017 to leave the corporate sector and dedicate herself to helping small businesses thrive through her innovative approach.
Emily believes meaningful business changes don’t require a fancy degree or technical knowledge - just a healthy sense of curiosity and a willingness to adapt. She is the creator of LeaderSHIFT, a program in which she guides small business owners to implement strategies that not only keep more money in their business but also foster lasting success and growth.
To learn more about her “Three Simple Pillars of Business Success,” you can go to her website: https://www.emilyhawkins4u.com
Her social media links are:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhawkins4u
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyhawkins4u
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilyhawkins4
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Episode 224 – Mark Collins, author of “Life Mastery: Living Life By Design, Not By Default”
Mark resides in California. For 15 years, he has been coaching and mentoring, seeing hundreds of lives changed and callings unleashed. He has authored his first book, “Life Mastery: Living life by design, not by default.”
He is a business and life coach, Pastor, husband, and father with a passion for seeing men equipped to be the HERO they were created to be. Mark has personally overcome some compulsive and destructive behaviors in his own life. He overcame those challenges by aligning his mindset with his created value, walking in the identity of who he was created to be, and having his thoughts, words, and actions parallel to who he is today, not his past hurts and lies he believed in his past.
Today, Mark’s mission is to “provide the tools and strategies that set me free to many people, in as many places as possible.”
The tools Mark offers within his courses will help you overcome fear, imposter syndrome, and stress while mastering your life. If you are ready to unleash the hero inside of you, his courses and materials will help you to finally overcome the fear that’s holding you back.
His website is: www.freedom-for-life.net
His social media links are:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreedForLife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_freedomforlife
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-collins-freedom-for-life
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1A7tteCrpLj_d9ejzDWRg
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Episode 223: Living Out Faith Through Recovery and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Step 12 in recovery programs calls us to share the message of recovery with others and practice these principles in every part of our lives. This step is rooted in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands us to spread His teachings and baptize others, assuring us of His constant presence. This scripture highlights the importance of our actions in demonstrating genuine care and commitment to helping others overcome addiction.
Instead of boasting about our recovery, we should use our experiences to encourage newcomers and share God’s grace and goodness. True recovery involves walking alongside those in need, offering support, and embodying the principles we’ve learned, ensuring our actions match our words.
Programs like the Lifestyle Champion Cohort help us continue this mission, significantly impacting others' lives and finding fulfillment in serving our community. This approach highlights the importance of demonstrating genuine care and encouragement rather than boasting as we share God’s grace with those seeking recovery.
In this podcast, we explore the five common mistakes people make when pursuing recovery and how to avoid them:
By avoiding these mistakes and embracing Step 12, you align your recovery with your faith, contributing to a fulfilling and transformative journey.
Order the book here: https://godtookmetolasvegas.com
The 21-question assessment is here: https://randymortensen.com
Our podcast is here: https://godtookmetolasvegas.buzzsprout.com
And our office number is: 321.757.HOPE
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Episode 222 – Establishing Market Dominance While Leading With Integrity
In today's rapidly evolving world, where the challenges we face are as complex as they are varied, the role of leadership has never been more crucial. To the business and community leaders tuning in, I extend a heartfelt welcome.
This episode is dedicated to exploring the intersection of leadership, integrity, and market dominance. We'll delve into how authentic, brave, and consistent leadership can not only guide your organizations to success but also build stronger, more resilient communities.
As leaders, we are called not just to succeed but to do so with unwavering integrity. There’s a profound truth in the saying, "To whom much is given, much is required." Whether in boardrooms or on the streets, our decisions resonate far beyond the immediate.
By leading with integrity, we create ripples that foster trust, inspire innovation, and uplift those around us. Together, let’s embark on this journey of leading with purpose, faith, and a commitment to making a lasting impact.
You can purchase my recently released memoir, “God Took Me to Las Vegas…to Get Sober” here: https://godtookmetolasvegas.com
The 21-Question assessment that’s mentioned can be found at: https://randymortensen.com
And, to learn more about developing your “Position of Market Dominance” our business coaching website is: https://rpmglobaladvisors.com
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Episode 221 – Interview with Mimi Kroger, Health and Weight Loss Coach
Mimi has a heart for helping others heal by using Biblical principles. She’s a bestselling author, speaker, nationally certified personal trainer, a nutrition guide, ordained minister, and a behavior change specialist with a passion for health and wellness.
She brings her clients into food freedom through nutritional guidance and by discovering the root causes of emotional comfort eating and other addictions, so they can live joyful, healthy, and destiny-fulfilling lives!
Earlier in her life, Mimi battled an eating disorder and emotional trauma, and then she fought through a time with Lupus. Today, her mission is to uncover the root causes of disease and “dis-ease” in people’s lives by addressing spirit, soul, and body through Biblical principles and Holy Spirit revelation.
Mimi loves to beautify all things including homes, wardrobes, and people’s hearts. She’s the proud Mom of an awesome adult son and resides in Colorado with her loving husband, Ben. They have a tenacious Yorkie names Hugs.
Our listeners and viewers are encouraged to take advantage of her online challenge, “Diets Don’t work: There’s a different way to permanently lose weight”. You can also download her e-book at no charge. The challenge provides insight, encouragement, and guidance in setting people free from the futile cycle of deprivation dieting and into all things Heavenly.
Go here to register and download the e-book: https://www.dietsdontworkchallenge.com/info
You can also join her Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/healthyhappyandheavenly
Her website is: https://www.healthyhappyandheavenly.com/
Twitter: @KrogerMimi https://twitter.com/KrogerMimi
Instagram: @healthyhappyandheavenly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyhappyandheavenly/
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Hello! I’m Tina, previously known as “Dr. Love,” now your guide to a dream life. My journey from top achievements, like ranking in the ISF Snowboard World Cup series, to overcoming personal adversities, such as paralysis and escaping abusive relationships, has equipped me with a unique blend of empathy, resilience, and expertise in relationship coaching and personal development.
For over twenty years, I’ve combined ancient wisdom with modern coaching techniques, including NLP and Energy Coaching, to empower high achievers like you. My holistic approach, inspired by my experiences and the teachings of the Eckhart Tolle Foundation, focuses on transforming challenges into opportunities for growth, love, and fulfillment.
As an author and media voice, I share insights on navigating life’s complexities with joy and purpose. Today, through exclusive coaching and transformative programs, I’m dedicated to helping you master health, love, and career, guiding you towards your dream life.
Join me on this journey to transform your aspirations into reality, discovering the power of living fully and loving deeply.
Welcome to your most beautiful adventure yet.
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The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.