In the midst of the busy schedules we keep, it can be hard to justify stepping away from the things that our brains are telling us to do so we can follow what our hearts are calling us toward. But if you start small, answering the more inconsequential callings, you may soon see that the reward for following your heart is often greater than the one your mind would lead you to.

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Sometimes we have to learn to let go of something that we have held on to so tightly for so long, to be able to find out who we truly are. That certainly was the case for my guest today, Blue Haught. Listen in as we discuss how he came to the decision to leave Mormonsim, how doing so has changed his life for better and for worse, some ways in which you can make the same type of change and some general insight into religion, spirituality and growing up!

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Sometimes we have to learn to let go of something that we have held on to so tightly for so long, to be able to find out who we truly are. That certainly was the case for my guest today, Blue Haught. Listen in as we discuss how he came to the decision to leave Mormonsim, how doing so has changed his life for better and for worse, some ways in which you can make the same type of change and some general insight into religion, spirituality and growing up!

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As human beings, we scramble to find a sense of certainty and safety.  Especially in unsafe and uncertain times, we find ourselves desperate to regain some kind of control over the situation.  Too often, that desperation causes us to act in ways that we normally wouldn't, ruin our experience of the present moment and potentially bring about a worse future for ourselves.  But, what if we could learn to just let go of that need for control, safety and certainty that our life is going to turn out some particular way?  

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In the midst of these unprecedented times of self quarantining and stay at home orders, I read an article about the alarming rate of relapse among those in addiction recovery.  Suddenly stripped of their ability to go to a meeting whenever they felt those old urges creeping back up and with an increasing sense of loneliness and hopelessness for the future, it is understandable that a former addict would think "what's the point?"  

As people who are also in recovery, my guest Nik Edmonds and I discuss this topic that is very near and dear to our hearts.  We share our own struggles in dealing with this new normal, the ways that we are finding to not return to those old painkillers and provide some tips to those that may be struggling to stay on the wagon as the road gets evermore bumpy.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, or simply indulging too much in some unhealthy behaviors, please listen and share this episode!

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After I recorded the initial version of the trailer, my publisher told me "No! That's too long!" What can I say? I like to tell stories! So, here is the story that I wanted to tell you in the trailer, but without a time restriction.

Welcome to Life Without Crutches, a podcast that aims to help you overcome the various, complex and unique challenges of life.  I am your host, Jon Kowanetz.  By sharing my own experiences as well as those of my guests, I hope to help you find the motivation, strength and balance to stand on your own, without the crutches that you have come to rely on.  Let’s take the first step, together!