I've had some incredible and amazing guests on the first forty-five episodes. But this episode is extra special - God blessed me with two amazing ladies in my life and they are on this broadcast. My beautiful wife Pat and my awesome mother Joanne are my guests. 

If you're a spouse struggling with an addicted husband - please hear what my wife of 31-years has to say about patience and support. My Mom recalls, wondering why her son was behaving the way he was. And, over the years, has even wondered or questioned what she might have done wrong during his (my) youth. You and Dad did nothing wrong Mom! Two out of your three children turned out "normal" - without bad drinking habits.

Please be sure to leave comments below about what impressed you about the words shared by these two fabulous champions. Also, subscribe, and please "like" and share the Courageous Recovery broadcast with others in your life.

Author  Kellie J. Wright is a writer, speaker, and Self-Love Transformation Guide. She’s also the host of Conscious Speaks Podcast, a board member of National Harmony Water Center in Eureka Springs Arkansas, and business owner of Internal Journeys. Her first book,  Internal Journeys: A Spiritual Transformation is a book of awakening sent forward in time. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Kellie, a self-proclaimed Internal Narcissus, is on a passionate mission to help individuals discover their own truth through her self-actualized process called The 90-Day Transformation. She has walked herself into lasting light to become a modern mirror, seer, and healer. Her ability to reflect back exactly who you are being, so you can find the real truth of who you are, leads to embodying a more peaceful life. 

Joel Sheagren is a veteran photographer, director, and producer, who served the advertising industry for nearly 30-years.

In 2015 he started directing and producing films. His first independent film was called CRACKED ICE which ran on the Hulu network. Cracked Ice was on the history of racing cars on frozen lakes in Minnesota.

He is also the co-founder of a nonprofit called Hope & Rescue Foundation—a nonprofit addressing Human Trafficking and the issues driving the insidious practice. FASD/mental health is one of the driving issues.

Joel is married. He and wife, Kim have two children. Their son, Sam, now 18, was diagnosed with FASD 3-1/2 years ago.

Joel is working on a documentary called Embraced, Truth About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The documentary is a feature length production that is focused on sounding the alarm concerning the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Joel’s son was diagnosed with FASD when he was 14-years old. 

One shocking statistic is: 1 in 20 school children have FASD, but there’s a major lack of awareness due to limited dollars dedicated to ongoing research. One goal of the film is to see a complete makeover in healthcare interventions, and to see alcohol companies jumping on board to promote awareness. Joel’s overriding goal is to see thousands of children miraculously healed of FASD, so they’re able to find meaning and live productive lives using the gifts and talents God has given them.

Joel is presently in the process of raising the first $50,000 to support the development of this documentary. Please consider any size donation to make this happen. 

The website is https://www.embracedmovement.org/ 

Episode 43 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure

On this broadcast we will tackle some challenging aspects of fear. As Zig Ziglar wrote many years ago, "when it comes to F-E-A-R, you can choose to fight or flight.

F-E-A-R really has two meanings: "Forget Everything and Run" or "Face Everything and Rise".

On this episode I want to give you four questions to consider when you're facing fear:
(1) Is there a fear of failure in your life?
(2) Is it possible that you might actually fear success?
(3) How do you deal with the fear of rejection
(4) Is the fear of losing your identity real?

WILL THE REAL "YOU" PLEASE STAND UP!!!!!

My guest is Luke Dillenburger, a native of Cincinnati, now residing on the Space Coast of Florida. He has battled opiates since first being prescribed pain pills following sports injuries.

Luke has performed as a highly motivated realtor with a demonstrated history of also working in the staffing and recruiting industry. He is strong at coaching and time management, and strives to build great teams. Luke is a strong community advocate and a professional with a heart for community social services. 

He studied and played soccer at Adrian College and Ohio Midwestern University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While in college he was recognized as an All-American student and since graduating has served as a coach for a high school soccer team and a soccer club team.

He and Kristin eloped on a destination wedding in Ireland, married on the 4th of July 2018, in front of a castle. His beautiful wife served eight years in the United States Marine Corps.

My guest on Episode 41 is Mike Jaffe, a native Floridian, who has a reputation in the construction industry of having an honest work ethic, broad experience, and a drive to help anyone in the construction field. He has been with DFI General Contractors in Palm Bay, Florida for four years and was recently promoted to Vice President of Business Development.

Mike is driven by the idea that the best work is born from integrity, character, diligence, craftsmanship, and fun. He prides himself on being empathetic and measures his success based on the professional growth of those on his team.

His aha moment was in June of 2016, and he’s been sober and clean since then. He is married to his high school sweetheart, is the proud Dad of three children, and when not in the office or on a job site you can find him coaching his son’s baseball or soccer team. And in his spare time he enjoys fishing and golfing.

Mike is passionate about helping others, regularly attends recovery meetings in the community, and is willing to help anyone who’s battling a compulsive or destructive behavior. He is a warrior with a purpose!

Dr. Lin is an author, a speaker, and is passionate about sharing his experiences with the problems of addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Lin is an Honors grad of the UNC School of Medicine and studied at Duke University Medical Center. He later held faculty positions at both institutions. He was recognized internationally for his work in cancer research, receiving both grants and awards. He authored numerous scientific articles.

His recovery from drugs and alcohol began on May 7, 1997. Since getting clean and sober, he has counseled a large number of addicts and alcoholics striving to succeed in recovery.

He and his wife reside in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, on a hobby farm with sheep, alpacas, a donkey and numerous birds including turkeys, ducks, geese, and chickens. An organic garden sits nearby and he’s an avid photographer, plus he also loves playing bluegrass on his guitar.

You can learn more about Lin’s books and programs at https://www.spiritualpathwaytorecovery.com and https://www.theanswerisrecovery.com

His email address is [email protected]

My guest on Episode #39 is Brian Alston, who resides on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Brian is a pioneer in providing education and training for individual persons and communities who are seeking multi-generational economic results via greater dimensions in growth and change.

The primary focus on this podcast episode is to create awareness for the Kauai Men’s Conference 2020 Virtual Event that’s taking place November 21, starting at 10am and concluding at 1pm Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. It will be broadcast on Facebook and other channels. This year’s theme is “Health & Wellness across the Lifespan”.

There’s a great lineup of local speakers and presenters, plus you won’t want to miss the “island theme” and special activities. Registration is free and I’d like you to share this information will all your connections.

Register here: https://kauaimensconference.com/ 

Since 2016 the Kauai Fatherhood Council has hosted an annual Men's conference to challenge the growth of men in areas of values, responsibility, accountability, love and sacrifice in our relationships with family and community.

The ongoing work Brian and others focus on draws from fields of knowledge such as Social, Emotional, Cultural and Moral Intelligence they create strategic partnerships between and across people groups, fields of knowledge and expertise to address current concerns in local communities.

Their associations invite Professionals of all fields of knowledge and expertise to participate as Advisors to the Humanitarian Sustainability Initiative. If interested please check out their Green Hawaii Conferences and join their working groups based on locales of interest and areas of humanitarian concern. The have focused projects in Hawaii, Appalachia, Detroit, Haiti, Greensboro, California and the Navajo Nation.
 
 

Pastor Devin Miller, Founder and Pastor at Clear Faith Christian Counseling, Consulting and Coaching Services is my guest on Episode 38.

His life calling is: To love God and to serve God’s people.

Pastor Devin was raised in Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business Management, and post-graduation he became a Youth Pastor. In 2012, he wrote a book titled: Miracles of Jesus: The Process of Community Building Through Kingdom Expansion

When asked why he wrote the book, Pastor Devin’s response was, "After serving the community as a Pastor, I often wondered what would communities really look like if churches became the catalyst for actual change? Where do we see such change occur? Then the Spirit spoke and said, " through the miracles performed by Christ."

This book was written to give both church and community leaders a guide or a blueprint to follow. A script that shows when you truly serve the needs of the people, not only is the life of the individual changed but the community which you are serving, with a kingdom mindset, is transformed.

Now living in the Dallas area, he and his wife started “Clear Faith Christian Counseling, Consulting, and Coaching Services”. This online ministry focuses on reaching those online who have lost hope in the traditional church, yet still have faith in God through Jesus Christ. Our aim is to provide fervent prayer, relevant study, true and meaningful fellowship, and integral services to the least, the left out, and the lost in and outside the church

Deb Morgan, my guest on Episode 37, has a story that’s shocking, heartbreaking, and one of perseverance.

Deb demonstrates a commitment to overcoming, healing, and helping others do the same as a tireless advocate and coming out the other side of addiction, trauma, and much more as a Survivor and Warrior. At the tender age of 13 when she took her first alcoholic drink, moving into drug addiction to opioids and other pain killers. She found herself forging prescriptions across five or six counties in the State of Oregon – when facing a long-term prison sentence, she cried out for help and found her way into rehab, where she began her recovery journey and tireless advocacy. How does a woman overcome? That is what you will read in the first published works of Deb.

Today Ms. Morgan is an advocate fighting for other addicts, alcoholics since maintaining two years into sobriety and being clean. She also advocates and has Fibro challenges. A mother of two grown children, when not advocating or writing, Deb enjoys reading, painting, travel, and spending time with her many grandchildren she adores. Deb will release “TRAPPED” her first full-length book in 2021 and an e-book on Living with Fibromyalgia in late fall She is married and resides outside Eugene, Oregon.

Website: deb-spot.com

Facebook: Deb Spot 

Linked In: Debra Morgan

Twitter: DMORGAN0505