In this episode, I am talking with the founder or @rawrecoverytalk Alyssa Perez. Alyssa is approaching her 6th year, on her second round of recovery and she is really working it. Having worked in the field and been surrounded by those in recovery she has made it a point to give back, and that is what Raw Recovery Talk is. We don’t talk directly about stigma in this episode but, then again, that may be all we talked about. Alyssa is passionate about living honestly and she is creating a platform to help others choose to live honestly as well. If we in recovery carry shame, we create an environment where stigma festers. Living as open, proud and positive as we can, where we are, shuts that shit down super quick.

Contact Alyssa through Instagram, YouTube, or contact her directly via email [email protected]

https://instagram.com/rawrecoverytalk?igshid=edibsujb2rdw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrUUj6XjlpO7ySZKYRHx0A

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In this episode, I am talking with with the author of Sober Curious and Material Girl Mystical World and founder of The Numinous all about how clarity is the goal of recovery. When we look at the word recover, from a broad perspective we can each indulge in it a bit more. We all have to do some recovering, but it's not only about being recovering from something. Recovery, as I approach it, and as Ruby addresses in this episode, is something to move towards. If we limit recovery to only is the previous definition of recovering from something, we continue to stigmatize and push people away from wanting to grow. Embracing what it is we are recovering leaves stigma behind and we have a place to stand.

I am in recovery and so very happy, not because of my time but because of my growth and the depth of which I love myself.

Video of this episode https://youtu.be/_gea3hmCrOQ

Visit http://www.rubywarrington.com/ for more information about Ruby and all the work she is doing.

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I want to thank Tony for getting real with us, and for being open about where he needs to be real with himself, because even if you find that you’re the expert in the room, there is still something you can learn. Coaches and guides are going to be important in our lives, that’s why in 12 step we have sponsors. How many times have you cycled through sponsors because they are saying something that is not quite what you want to be hearing? As an artist I know if you give it away for free it may often have no value to the receiver. It is a valuable question that Tony raises.

We also aren’t going to please everyone, and some people we may never forgive us for our past but no matter what we face, we can still recover with love and dignity. Tony is out in the world spreading his work and doing his best. At any moment someone might reject us and if they do so be it, we still have a life to live.

Thanks again for listening to the Recover Yourself Podcast. I encourage each of you to rate and review this podcast on your favorite app as well as send me feedback on where I need to focus my efforts to help the most people.

The full video episode can be found at https://youtu.be/sh2zcRu6ke8

you can contact Tony via these outlets

https://www.tonyrestored.com/

https://twitter.com/RestoredTony

https://www.instagram.com/tonyrestoredrecoverycoach/

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In this episode, I am talking with Daniella Park of Doing It Sober a 12-step store. Daniella and I talk about the insidiousness of addiction and how it follows us. We also address the magic of life and how even in the pain there are lessons for us and reminders that we are being held. Daniella is focused on her continued growth and her work with Doing It Sober is a testament to her commitment to the cause of recovery and personal growth.

Full video of this episode can be found on YoutTube https://youtu.be/L3xyx0l2ZVk

Contact Daniella by going to www.doingitsober.com or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doingitsober/ to get updates on her work and the Doing It Sober community.

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In this episode, I am talking with Recovery Coach, Rachel of Recovery by Rachel, about how we can all use a healthy dose of recovery. Rachel has a history of trauma and has been guided to working with individuals in detox programs yielding results of great healing. We talk about what addiction is and how we can approach it without having to have everything go our way, because it won’t. Rachel is focused on growth; of herself and of others whether they are her clients or not, she has a message and is passionate about spreading it. She shares wonderful stories and antidotes that we can all take something from, and I really hope to hear from you about what your thoughts are about the topics we cover. 

Video of this episode  https://youtu.be/DpRvjPKrLVw 

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In this episode, I am talking with boxing coach @CoachLeeTorres about how life is one big transition. Coach Lee has 11 years of sobriety, owns a boxing gym, has ben through gender transition and he continues to face himself daily because life just keeps getting better. We talk about the challenges he has faced in a broad sense. One thing I love about when people get on the path of recovering themselves is that they no longer see one problem. They are focused on their growth; they see and accept challenges daily. They embrace living life trying to envelope the experience more every day. Life, for those of us who are recovering ourselves is a beautiful path of growth, exploration and love. We look at ourselves and we ask, “Where am I hiding?” By not allowing ourselves to get comfortable running or hiding we face the things in us that keep us from loving ourselves. 

Video of this episode  https://youtu.be/phCaZABJK0I 

Connect with Coach Lee Torres 

https://www.instagram.com/theboxinggymws/

https://www.instagram.com/coachleetorres/ 

https://www.facebook.com/theboxinggym/

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In this episode I am talking with author Jen Elizabeth, @resurrektion_of_me on Instagram, about all that she has learned, about herself and the magic of living, on her road to recovery. We don’t talk about the back story, but you can find out more about what she has recovered from by reading her book Shape of a Woman and listening to her interviews with Sober Faust on Sobriety Tips or Carmell Pelly on Voice America. The mountains that Jen has moved for her recovery, and to be where she is today, are simply miracles which she recognizes right off the bat. With a past filled with childhood sexual trauma, cults, and a spiteful mother, Jen is finding a way to love herself more every day. Trusting that path, she is on, and knowing that the work lies within the living of our lives, Jen has discovered some universal truths. Jen shares many wonderful bits of wisdom and insight which she has learned about having faith in the process of healing. 

Other Interviews with Jen

Recovery Lifestyles http://www.voiceamerica.tv/media/340119

Sober Weekly https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=226&v=oiJAqSdbU8A

The Open Discussion Movement https://odmovement.com/talk/jen-elizabeth-shape-of-a-woman/

Shape of a Woman on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NJ768CV/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

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In this episode, I’m talking with Pop Buchanan who has been recovering for the past 6.5 years. On Instagram he is the person is behind @MonkHealing @PopBuchanan and @SoberIsDope which is what caught my attention, because I couldn’t agree more. Having had an experience where he was guided to a recovery house Pop began his journey to contribute his voice to the cause. 

The Sober Is Dope podcast is an exploration of sobriety and experiences on the journey. 

As an aside Pop's sober day is Dec 15th and mine is Dec 14th, I always feel close to those who have a sober date near mine. I think it s significant to note that rock bottom happens around certain times of the year for different people. Either way I just wanted to make that notation.  

Pop's website:  https://www.popbuchanan.net/ 

Sober Is Dope podcast:  https://www.popbuchanan.net/soberisdope 

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In this episode, I’m excited to be talking with Gary Lindsey who has been in recovery for 26 years. His Instagram account @New.Life.Mentor is dedicated to talking to those struggling with substance abuse in LGBTQ communities. Having gotten sober in 1993 his experience is one I am glad to have recorded and presented.  Gary has seen huge changes in the world, and his experiences, although still had by many, are unique and a great reminder for many.

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I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan while searching for treatment centers to host my Recover Yourself workshops. Ryan and I got on wonderfully and he has great insights and a wonderful way of connecting the complex  with the simple. Ryan is a relationship counselor, coach, and trauma specialist. You can contact him on Facebook, Instagram or through his website. 

HERE IS A LINK TO OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOP IN CHICAGO ON JUNE 22ND

This TaoCast features Verse 17 which states:

When the Master governs,

TaoCasts are part of the Recover Yourself podcast series and features a guest who chooses any number between 1 and 81 (the number of verses in the Tao Te Ching) We the read and discuss that Tao verse.   

I translate the title of Tao Te Ching to "The Cannon of Reason" and this series is about living within reason. We all have to live with each other and if we are going to do that we have to start understanding that there is only one way to do that, look inward to where we are all connected and where our love springs from.   

Recover Yourself is a podcast series focused on recovering strength and power we have inadvertently given up. There is no limit to our power and yet we have all be shown, warned, and taught to live in fear that we are not enough and that there is not enough resource in the world for us.   

As a former addict I am coming out with the message that we can all recover. I am changing the conversation from "Recover From" to "Recover To" and I want to help people recover who they are.   

MartinJon is the host of Recover Yourself and a mentor, speaker and originator of Portrait Facilitation which helps people recover themselves completely. MartinJon is dedicated to contributing his unique experiences to better the world, his life and the lives of others by helping people understand we have no limits. 

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