How do you heal and rebuild after rejection, betrayal, or when life takes a sharp turn from what you envisioned? How can you integrate the parts of your identity that you’ve been told are incompatible?

This episode shares embodied wisdom from someone who’s been forced to navigate these questions, and has re-emerged as his powerfully authentic self.

In the 1990s, Michael Passons became the founding member of the hugely successful CCM band Avalon. After 8 years with the group, he was kicked out…simply because he’s gay.

His journey is proof that spirituality and LGBTQ identity can co-exist, and healing happens best in community.

I’m honored to share this conversation with Michael in celebration of Pride Month and the re-release of “Testify to Love”… the song he’s best known for and has reclaimed. 🎶🌈

Thank you Michael, Ty Herndon, and Melissa Greene for this beautiful song, re-imagined to include ALL children of the Creator.

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YouTube

Website

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Are you a sober introvert? Do you struggle with expressing your feelings verbally, but wish they had somewhere to land? Do you dislike writing, but your sobriety mentors keep suggesting it?

Journaling has been a hugely effective, enjoyable tool in my addiction recovery journey. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be tedious and long-form. Let’s keep it short and simple!

✍️ In this episode, I introduce three simple journaling methods that will help you:

• begin each day by setting powerful intentions

• use I Am statements and prayers to align spiritual connection with self-empowerment

• track progress and identify patterns in key areas of life (physical health, spiritual practices, sobriety, and general mood)

• express feelings and release stored energy

• preserve memories and ensure there are “receipts” to combat self-doubt in the future

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Intro/Outro Music:

“New Age Nature” by Sonican

One of the most important decisions you’ll make in sobriety is who you choose to guide you. This applies to not only your addiction recovery, but your whole journey.

Are your friends, influences and health care professionals aligned with your goals?

This episode is an invitation to direct your energy, time and finances toward relationships and healing modalities that are life-giving.

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Let’s kick off the sober New Year with one of my favorite personal development tools - Inventory! 

For many people in addiction recovery, inventory has a negative connotation. This isn’t a list of things you’ve done right or wrong, your perceived character flaws, or successes vs. failures. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge progress within your sobriety and healing journey, and identify what you’d like to see changed.

🪶 Tune in as I present four questions to help you consider:

• your relationship to and role within the sober community

• how you’re investing in your health - mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic

• how you’re creating space for rest and fun

Grab your journal and a pen, and let’s go!

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In this episode, I share my Sober Gratitude List for 2025, my intentions for Recovered Life podcast heading into the new year, and how you can utilize daily gratitude lists to enhance your sober holiday season.

Tune in as I share reflections on:

• people who’ve guided my sobriety and holistic healing journey

• life lessons gained through my mental health and addiction struggles, and a “full circle” moment I experienced during my recent trip to Tucson

• personal growth and evolution in my sobriety, spirituality and life philosophies

Have a beautiful, sober holiday season! Recovered Life will be back with bi-weekly episodes on Tuesdays, beginning January 6th, 2026. In the meantime, let’s stay connected via Instagram and my weekly email newsletter!

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Munday, a sober friend and Realtor from Tucson, Arizona. 

Known as the “nice guy” in high school, Jason inwardly struggled with low self-worth. He turned to alcohol and drugs in college and beyond, in a continual attempt to numb painful emotions and be comfortable in his own skin. After many “wake-up calls”, one pivotal experience made him realize his life was worth living to the fullest.

Jason now meets each day with gratitude for his sobriety and a commitment to live authentically.

🪶 Tune in for story medicine and practical wisdom on:

- triggers as opportunities to heal root causes, rather than excuses

- the progressive nature of addiction

- how to maintain sobriety through gratitude, physical exercise, spiritual connection, ongoing self-discovery and helping others

- addictive personality as a superpower when channeled toward positivity

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In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Dr. Noah Meier from Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Noah is a Chiropractor and healing facilitator serving at The Source Chiropractic - Tucson.

Healing the root causes of pain (emotional or physical) often requires discomfort. This is also true of healing from addiction and substance misuse.

In this episode, Chelsea and Dr. Noah highlight the contrast between Western Medicine and Natural Health approaches.

Dr. Noah shares:

- the importance of seeking out Nature’s medicine first

- how he weaves energy healing work within chiropractic

- how emotional release has aided in his clients’ physical healing results

- spiritual and energetic hygiene practices that have benefited him as a practitioner

Chelsea shares:

- how she’s reclaimed discernment and the ability to choose practitioners wisely

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Connect with The Source Chiropractic Tucson on Instagram

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In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Burnett, a Registered Nurse and medical freedom advocate from South Carolina. 

Amanda is passionate about bringing awareness to the potentially harmful effects of antidepressants and other psychiatric medications, ensuring that individuals are adequately informed to make empowered mental health care choices.

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Antidepressant Coalition for Education (how people can report their withdrawal stories to the FDA)

https://antidepressantinfo.org/

Amanda’s recommended resources:

https://www.theinnercompass.org/

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/

In this episode, I celebrate 10 years of sobriety by taking a trip down memory lane with my mentor and friend, Nash Gammill.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Cristy Hughes, a Certified Massage Therapist at The Source Chiropractic in Tucson, Arizona. 

Cristy holds space for her clients’ holistic healing journeys through massage therapy, energy work and teaching them to connect with their bodies through nervous system regulation.

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