A discussion on cognitive dissonance; what it is, some examples, how to resolve it, and how does it apply to addiction topics.

Awareness and intention, right? That’s what I am hyper-fixated on, so here is more of it!

Dana DeMartino is a friend and colleague who I have known for several years. She is a professional counselor and Yoga instructor. She operates a studio called Imagine Yoga. @imagineyoga on the social media, imagineyogavt.com on the general web. In this episode we have a fun discussion about Dana's experience with yoga and how it can be beneficial for anyone to practice. Have you ever done yoga before?

Another SRSL interview. This time I chat with friend and colleague Kristen Williams, LCMHC, LADC. Kristen is in the process of launching a program to address self-doubt and other challenges for those in helping professions. It is applicable information to all of us though as we are all in one role or another helping someone (including ourselves!). Kristen and I will need to have more conversations for thebpodcast in the future, this will just be the first one.

My friend Justin Perry is a certified Oola life coach. Oolalife.com is home to a program to help individuals and families find earthy balance in life. In this episode I interview Justin and he explains what Oola is, how it has helped him and how it can help all of us enact healthy change in our lives as we seek healthy balance. Funny, inspirational and educational. A winning combination.

Addiction is a pattern of compulsive behavior, and is often if not always accompanied by guilt. The resolution to addiction is increased awareness and intentionality, and these two factors help eliminate guilt. So, listen to the episode and hear what I have to say about it.

I recently finished reading The Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Let me tell you about it...

I had an idea for this one, and a unique title, but after finishing recording I feel like I strayed too far from coherence to give it a name. I covered a few topics and it was worthwhile, but not as on topic as I intended. This is life.

I guess I recorded another rant and ramble. Not surprised.