Gratitude is the spiritual practice of noticing the good that is in our lives. Making even a small shift in our focus fills us with power to go forward. Guest Sandy McKinney, Unity minister with many years of recovery and a passion for social justice and interfaith community, shares practical spiritual principles and practices that foster a grateful heart.

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Gratitude is the spiritual practice of noticing the good that is in our lives. Making even a small shift in our focus fills us with power to go forward. Guest Sandy McKinney, Unity minister with many years of recovery and a passion for social justice and interfaith community, shares practical spiritual principles and practices that foster a grateful heart.

Seeing ourselves in other peoples’ stories is the connection that fosters awareness of the disease of addiction and the hope for recovery—in family members and those with substance or behavioral addictions. Special guest Lynn Bratley, M.Ed., is the founder and artistic director of Improbable Players, a company of actors in long-term recovery that educates the public about addiction and recovery through dramatic performances and theater workshops. Lynn shares the positive impact this work has in high schools, on adult audiences, and on the actors themselves. Learn more about Lynn’s work at www.improbableplayers.org

Seeing ourselves in other peoples' stories is the connection that fosters awareness of the disease of addiction and the hope for recovery-in family members and those with substance or behavioral addictions. Special guest Lynn Bratley, M.Ed., is the founder and artistic director of Improbable Players, a company of actors in long-term recovery that educates the public about addiction and recovery through dramatic performances and theater workshops. Lynn shares the positive impact this work has in high schools, on adult audiences, and on the actors themselves. Learn more about Lynn's work at www.improbableplayers.org

More than 23 million Americans are living in long-term recovery from the disease of addiction. The powerful, positive, spiritual, social, and economic impact on families, communities, and the workplace is impressive. Documentary filmmaker Greg Williams shares how he decided to bring this reality into view through his new film The Anonymous People that opened in New York City on September 17. Learn more about Greg and the movie at www.theanonymouspeople.com 

More than 23 million Americans are living in long-term recovery from the disease of addiction. The powerful, positive, spiritual, social, and economic impact on families, communities, and the workplace is impressive. Documentary filmmaker Greg Williams shares how he decided to bring this reality into view through his new film The Anonymous People that opened in New York City on September 17. Learn more about Greg and the movie at www.theanonymouspeople.com

One of the greatest gifts—and greatest struggles—of recovery is consciously connecting with life-giving power. Old ideas about spirituality and painful disappointments must be faced. Special guest John James, MBA, MA, ICADC, has many years as a recovery counselor and is the Chemical Dependency Program Supervisor at Hazelden Naples. John shares how he helps clients find new ways of looking at the concept of a higher power, making it real, and putting that power to use for their personal recovery. Visit www.hazelden.org to learn more about John’s work. 

One of the greatest gifts-and greatest struggles-of recovery is consciously connecting with life-giving power. Old ideas about spirituality and painful disappointments must be faced. Special guest John James, MBA, MA, ICADC, has many years as a recovery counselor and is the Chemical Dependency Program Supervisor at Hazelden Naples. John shares how he helps clients find new ways of looking at the concept of a higher power, making it real, and putting that power to use for their personal recovery. Visit www.hazelden.org to learn more about John's work.

Women in recovery reclaim the dreams that were lost to addiction. Focus on self-care, emotional balance, healthy boundaries, and empowering spirituality support a life of fulfillment and connection. My special guest, Brenda Iliff, M.A., shares what keeps women growing in recovery. An active treatment professional for more than 20 years, Brenda serves as executive director of Hazelden Naples, and was the first clinical director of the Hazelden Women's Recovery Center. Brenda, author of A Woman’s Guide to Recovery, presents nationally on the topic of the impact of addiction on women and older adults. Learn more about Brenda’s work at www.Hazelden.org.   

Women in recovery reclaim the dreams that were lost to addiction. Focus on self-care, emotional balance, healthy boundaries, and empowering spirituality support a life of fulfillment and connection. My special guest, Brenda Iliff, M.A., shares what keeps women growing in recovery. An active treatment professional for more than 20 years, Brenda serves as executive director of Hazelden Naples, and was the first clinical director of the Hazelden Women's Recovery Center. Brenda, author of A Woman's Guide to Recovery, presents nationally on the topic of the impact of addiction on women and older adults. Learn more about Brenda's work at www.Hazelden.org.