Sit with me as we hear from Terra Carbert of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. Terra is a person in long term recovery and is the host of Ambitious Addicts which is a podcast about women, for women in recovery from addiction. Terra shares about her addiction to gambling. Terra shares what it was like in her active addiction, what happened that led her into recovery, and what she is doing now to maintain her program. Terra shares about how she learned to gamble at a young age, shares her experience with gambling as an adult, and the effects it had on not just her but her family. She shares the gift of desperation and how that desperation led her right into recovery. I am humbled and blessed to have Terra as a sister in recovery, but also as a member of the Sitting with Sean Family. Enjoy!!!  

If you feel like you have a gambling addiction the free 24/7 Hotline is:  

(844) 779- 2637  

You can find Ambitious Addicts at: 

www.ambitiousaddicts.com  

https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousaddictspodcast 

https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousaddictspodcast/?fbclid=IwAR2zqBSwqOixzoDjQWYE6U_GQdatMYIIhl45xaMzTvVkQsjRgoBhxHliqUk https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-addicts-podcast/id1557197339  

You can reach Terra's Facebook Group, Self Discovery Sisterhood at: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfdiscoverysisterhood

Sit with me as we hear from Ralph Sarchie of Queens, New York. Ralph is a retired Police Officer of the NYPD and Demonologist. Ralph speaks about what life was like as a Police Officer with the NYPD. He speaks about his contributions to the City of New York and motivated him to become a Police Officer. Ralph also speaks about what he witnessed on 9/11 and what role he played in the weeks following. We then speak about what led him to be a demonologist and his relationship with Ed and Lorraine Warren. Ralph speaks about the personal friendship he had with Ed and Lorraine and how they considered him family. Ralph and I speak about the difference between Demonic Possession and normal hauntings. Ralph speaks about his faith and relationship with God as well as his devotion to the Catholic Church. Finally, we speak about the movie and book "Deliver us from Evil" and his role on set. I have the utmost respect and admiration for Ralph, not only as a retired member of the NYPD but also as a demonologist and human being. I am truly humbled, blessed and honored to have Ralph as a member of the Sitting with Sean Family. Enjoy!!!

Sit with me as we hear from Nicki Schenau. Nicki is from Amsterdam but has lived in Japan. Nicki shares her struggle of being the family member of an alcoholic and addict. She shares her experience of being the child of parents with mental health disorders. She speaks about being adopted and the mental and emotional abuse that she received from her adopted family. She speaks about moving to Japan and starting a family and her struggles with a husband who showed narcissistic traits. She speaks about her struggles with suicidal ideations and what has led her out of the struggle and how her life is different now. Nicki is a true inspiration to me and I am glad to have her as a member of the Sitting with Sean Family. Enjoy!!!

Sit with me as we hear from Mike Urban of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mike is a US Army Veteran, a counselor as well as a person in long term recovery. Mike and I share many parallels in our journey, not just through life but in recovery as well. Mike shares what it was like in his active addiction, what happened that led him into recovery and what he is doing now to maintain his recovery. I am honored to have Mike as a member of the Sitting with Sean Family. Enjoy!!!

Sit with me as we hear from Jamie Hatfield of Las Vegas, Nevada. Jamie is a person in long term recovery from addiction. Jamie shares her experience, strength and hope with us. Jamie shares what it was like in her active addiction, what led her into recovery and what she is doin gnow to maintain her program. Jamie is a living example of what recovery looks like for her and to the community in which she serves. I am glad to have Jamie as a part of the Sitting with Sean family. Enjoy!!!

Sit with me as we hear from Melissa DeJesus. Melissa shares her experience, strength, and hope with us in her recovery. Melissa shares losing her son at a young age and turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism. She talks about using harder drugs and going into 12 step meetings. She shares her strength by working on herself as she is in early recovery. Melissa shares her hope for the future and giving hope to women in recovery. Melissa is the author of Poems From An Addict Inside. She uses poetry as a form of self care and recovery. I would like to welcome Melissa to the Sitting with Sean Family. Enjoy!!!  

You can find Melissa and Poems from an Addict Inside at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissadj31

Sit with me as we hear from traveling nurse and therapeutic movement coach Angie Berrett. Angie is a survivor of many traumas to include childhood trauma and relationship trauma. Angie speaks of her trauma as a child and how those effects dissipated and were repressed memories until she became an adult and faced another, pretty severe trauma. Angie shares her struggles with being a nurse as well as a ER nurse and how both of those roles really took its toll on her mental health. She shares her lived experience working in a high stress, high octane profession that did not give her the opportunity to process through some of those traumatic experiences. She shares  Angie speaks about what she felt her rock bottom was and how it led into addictive behaviors. Angie speaks about her struggles as an adult to cope with those traumas, which led her to seek out mental health services. Angie speaks about meditation, yoga, and movement or play, and how they have helped her recover from some of these traumatic experiences. I really enjoyed this episode and I think you guys will too. Enjoy!!!

Sit with me as we hear from Marcel Roston from Las Vegas, Nevada and Guy Murry from San Diego, California. In this episode Marcel shares trauma that he faced losing his daughter to suicide. Marcel shares behaviors he observed leading up to the passing of his daughter. We speak about social effects of mental health disorders and how society perceives mental health disorders. We speak stigmas, and how to break those stigmas. This episode is very interesting. Thank you for listening. Enjoy!!!  

You can find Marcel at:  

IG: https://www.instagram.com/2morrowneedsyou/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grayhairwhere?lang=en  

You can find Guy Murry at: 

https://www.dafunnyguy.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/f.n.g._boss/

Sit with me as we hear from Brian Belcher. Brian is a person in long term recovery who is also a part of the LGBT Community. Brian speaks about experience with mental health disorders and addiction. Brian speaks about what it was like in his active addiction, what led him into recovery, and how he is maintaining his program. Brian hits on how the vicious cycle of addiction ruled his life for years. Brian speaks about how he gives back to his community and what it means to him to be a Peer. I am absolutely grateful and humbled to have Brian as a member of the Sitting with Sean Family. Enjoy!!!   

You can find Brian at: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/belchingbrian/

Sit with me as we hear from Zach Rueber of Jasper, Indiana. Zach is a Tiktoker who is also Straight Edge. In the episode, he explains what straight edge is, how he decided to become straight edge, and what it actually means to be straight edge. Zach talks about his child hood and being the son of an addict. He talks about what he does for his community. Zach and I compare experiences of what its like being the son of an addict and what it was like being an alcoholic. We share experiences of being the advocate of not using mind altering substances to being the one with the substance abuse disorders. We share stories about music and wrestling. I am glad to have Zach on the show and as a member of the Sitting with Sean Family. Enjoy!!!  

You can find Zach at: 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macreuber6754 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/macreuber/