Louis and Jim hosted a Facebook live session to further the discussion on the more difficult elements of addiction. Both Louis and Jim share personal stories of how addiction impacted not only themselves but those they love and care for.

Many have had the opportunity to meet Louis and Jim as they stand today, two people committed to their recovery and to helping those in need, but the path to that point was not a short journey.

In all of these stories, the thread throughout is where their addiction took them, to the lowest points of their lives, before recovery became a true possibility. In that, both Louis and Jim continue the message of hope and support to those in need, no matter where they find themselves currently on the path to sobriety.

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Louis and Jim bring another fantastic episode today, going beyond the 12 Step program. There are phases to recovery, and as you progress through the steps, as you bring your sole focus on to recovery, it is important to remember that there will need to be more, to create a healthy life.

Jim and Louis discuss how the most important thing once in recovery, is recovery. But, there are varying long term forms of that process. The often pressing question becomes, what is life now without drugs and alcohol.?

Mental and physical health through meditation, diet and physical activity helped Jim and Louis to expand their lives and provide additional areas of focus for their energy and time. As work, family, and the day to day routine re-emerge, that balance and awareness of your recovery must always be re-focused and integrated into an evolving life.

Through all of this, the active awareness to never become complacent or comfortable in your recovery. You never get to put down the addiction, but you can make carrying it with you a much easier lift!

Louis and Jim continue the conversation with Chad Brown and his work both personally and professionally. The parallels between coaching, and the process of recovery bring to light the universal truth that in order to: overcome addiction, successfully work and communicate in business, set and meet personal goals; it all starts with self. Chad discusses the areas within his personal life that he wanted to change, to adjust his habits and perspectives to meet the world in a balanced and healthy way. The path to that is ever evolving, the steps taken never set in stone. In this way, Louis and Jim find the common ground in their own journeys, and the beauty of that process. 

Meet Chad Brown!

Chad thrives in conversation with the restless and relentless. He is a coach to executives, founders, and entrepreneurs at an L.A.-based firm, Take New Ground. Being a seasoned founder and entrepreneur himself in the media and ad world, he is intimately connected to the unique challenges and hurdles of those pursuing something bigger than themselves in business and relationships.

While Louis and Jim may come from different work backgrounds, the parallels in the emotional and personal journey, cross all fields- and provide a beautiful opportunity to learn and grow together! 

Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187

Jim Grant: Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching

Louis and Jim welcome in Nick Barrios for a two part conversation about addiction and the different circumstances that create confusion, self doubt, and shame.

Part 2 joins the continued conversation picking up a tumultuous point in Nick's life, and one that began his path towards recovery and to helping those in need.

Nick Barrios is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Wellness Coach from Long Island, New York. He specializes in working with people with chronic pain, helping them get back to doing what they love, with who they love.  He is an athlete, a writer, and a lover of philosophy, psychology, and spirituality.

Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187

Jim Grant: Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching

Louis and Jim welcome in Nick Barrios for a two part conversation about addiction and the different circumstances that create confusion, self doubt, and shame.

Nick Barrios is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Wellness Coach from Long Island, New York. He specializes in working with people with chronic pain, helping them get back to doing what they love, with who they love.  He is an athlete, a writer, and a lover of philosophy, psychology, and spirituality.

Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187

Jim Grant: Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching

Meet Louis and Jim!

As many listeners know by now, Recovery Media Podcast is the product of two human beings that have first hand experience in recovery. On today's show, hosts Louis and Jim tap back into those personal experiences and the different lessons they learned along their respective journeys.

Taking time to reflect on the moments that brought the desire for change, the impact that the 12 step program had in that process, and the appreciation they both have for being able to share their stories, and journey of so many in recovery- is always at the forefront of their minds!

Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187

Jim Grant: Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching