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LADIES, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!

What does it really mean to activate your life? On this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, we’re joined by Shaun Johnson—a 41-year-old Arizona native, athlete, and soul-led wellness advocate—who helps others align with their highest truth through health, healing, and heart-led transformation.

Shaun’s journey is one of radical resilience and deep soul work. Having walked through the fires of domestic violence, childhood trauma, betrayal, and significant health struggles, she didn’t let the darkness define her. Instead, she alchemized her pain into purpose. Her life mantra, “the mess becomes the message,” is more than words—it’s the foundation of how she now lives, loves, and leads.

In this conversation, Shaun shares how self-love, sacred partnership, and holistic wellness became the cornerstones of her healing. We explore how transformation begins with the stories we tell ourselves—and how changing that inner dialogue can spark lasting change in the body, mind, and soul.

Her mission is to help others reclaim their vitality, rewrite their narratives, and rise into the life they were always meant to live.

If you’re ready to stop merely surviving and start fully living, this episode will speak directly to your soul.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION- Gift of Fear

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From the brutal depths of addiction and homelessness to a life rooted in healing, education, and purpose — Missee Sue's journey is a living reminder that no rock bottom is too deep for recovery to reach. After surviving drug-induced psychosis, incarceration, and profound physical and spiritual pain, Missee began her climb back with nothing but the clothes on her back and a fierce determination to change. Today, she stands as a powerful advocate for transformation, hope, and community. Her story shows that with radical courage, discipline, and heart, rising from the ashes is not only possible — it’s inevitable for those willing to fight for it.

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In this powerful episode, my guest Adam Baxter shares the raw truth behind his recovery journey that began on February 25, 2016, after being arrested in 2015 on five felony distribution charges related to methamphetamine. Adam opens up about his time in Tooele County Jail, the five-year prison sentence he faced, and the second chance he was given through drug court and probation. With grit, grace, and the support of recovery, Adam completed both programs by 2017—transforming his felonies into misdemeanors and reclaiming his life. This is a story of redemption, resilience, and rising stronger after hitting a very low point in life. Adam is the founder and role mode at Tooele County chapter of Young People in Recovery (YPR), an organization dedicated to empowering young individuals in recovery by providing essential life skills and peer support.

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"Growing up in a home clouded by addiction, Stephanie watched chaos become her normal. From late-night drives to escape violence, to turning in her own parents to protect her brothers—she's walked through the fire more than once. She became a mother at sixteen, fought her way out of abuse, lost both her parents, and nearly lost herself in the process. But at rock bottom, Stephanie chose life. She chose to heal. Today, with 670 days sober, she’s a voice of strength, a mother, an advocate, and a reminder that behind every struggle with addiction is a story worth understanding. This is not just about survival—it's about redemption, truth, and choosing to fight for yourself when no one else can. This is Stephanie’s story—from the other side of addiction."

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When someone takes control over you—your body, your voice, your safety—it can feel like you're constantly chasing the illusion of getting your life back. You're trying to reclaim something that was stolen, to patch up the pieces of your identity. But what if the truth is... the only way to truly reclaim your life is to surrender the chase?

In today’s conversation, we unpack what it means to stop reaching outward for control and start turning inward—to the power that’s been there all along. We talk about shame, silence, and survival—and the brave journey of learning to feel like YOU again. Not the version others expect. Not the version trauma tried to erase. But the version that was always yours.

This episode explores the idea that life is not coming at you—it’s coming from you. It’s a radical shift in perspective, a path toward healing through autonomy—the state of being independent, self-governing, and whole.

Whether you’re in the storm or walking out of it, this episode is a reminder:

You don’t have to fight for the life you lost.

You get to create the life that was always meant to be yours.

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In today’s soul-stirring episode of The Other Side of Addiction, we welcome a remarkable woman whose story of grit, growth, and God is nothing short of inspiring. A single mom of five beautiful children, she shares how hitting rock bottom behind bars became the launching point for a brand new life—one rooted in purpose, self-love, and unwavering faith.

Addicted at 13 and caught in a cycle of toxic relationships, she thought she had no way out—until March 3rd, 2022. That day changed everything. Not only is it her sober date, it’s also the day she surrendered to something greater than herself.

With powerful vulnerability, she talks about:

Walking away from people-pleasing and stepping into personal power

How jail saved her life and her Creator saved her soul

Rebuilding broken family relationships

Learning to set boundaries and finding healthy love

Why hitting her knees was the turning point she needed

Her testimony is a reminder that we don’t rise alone—we rise with grace, faith, and the willingness to grow through what we go through.

🔥 Key Quote:

“I am me—but stronger, wiser, compassionate, forgiving, and always willing to grow. Without my Creator, I wouldn’t be here today.”

🙏 Takeaway Message:

No matter how far you’ve fallen, there’s a hand waiting to lift you up. Healing begins the moment you stop running and start trusting.

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My two guests Kiralei and Joe discuss Optimal Efficiency. To me, “Optimal Efficiency” isn’t just about getting things done faster or checking off more boxes. It’s about doing the right things, in the right way, with the right energy and intention. It’s alignment—where your actions match your values, your time serves your purpose, and your energy flows toward what truly matters. When we operate at optimal efficiency, we’re not just productive—we’re intentional. We recognize that rest, reflection, boundaries, and even stillness are part of that efficiency. It’s not about hustle; it’s about honest alignment between your mindset, your mission, and your method. Saying no to what distracts, so you can say yes to what heals. Letting your lived experience shape your work, so it doesn’t feel like work.

Streamlining how you show up—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—so your impact is maximized without burning yourself out. So my take on this? Optimal Efficiency is the sweet spot where clarity, purpose, and action meet. Not perfect. Not busy. Just aligned.

(NOTE) Joe is the founder of Tug 2 Recovery in Ogden Ut. You can learn more about Tug 2 Recovery here... www.tug2recovery.org

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My Amazing Friend Joe Valentine and I discuss Learned Behaviors. This is something we're both continuing to work on. So many of us are walking through life carrying the weight of things we didn’t ask for—trauma, broken relationships, addiction, shame, guilt. Somewhere along the line, we picked up behaviors and beliefs that were rooted in survival. They helped us get through the chaos, the pain, the heartbreak. But now they’re holding us back.

Here’s the truth:

Learned behavior is not your identity.

And more importantly—you have a choice.

You can choose—right now—to stop carrying the heavy rocks of your past. Those rocks might feel familiar. It might even feel like protection. But while you're gripping it with everything you've got, you’re missing the gold nuggets that are right in front of you—peace, purpose, freedom, growth.

Too often we spend years focused on the hurt, trying to figure out why it happened, who to blame, how to fix what’s already done. But freedom comes when we decide to let go. To stop dragging the story that no longer serves us. To rewrite it.

You’re not stuck.

You’re not broken.

You’re just used to surviving.

Now it’s time to start living.

Whether your behavior was learned from trauma, addiction, rejection, or a life that seemed to have it out for you—you have the power to unlearn, to heal, and to grow. Your past may explain you, but it doesn’t define you.

Choose something different today.

Choose to let go of the rock.

The gold is waiting.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MATTERS.

Giving back isn’t just a step in recovery—it’s a step toward becoming who we’re meant to be. Whether you’re walking through recovery yourself or simply someone who cares, your time and presence can change lives.

🧠 It’s not about having the perfect words.

Sometimes it’s just showing up. Listening. Helping someone feel seen.

❤️ You don’t need to be in recovery to give your time.

You just need to care enough to connect.

Because service is powerful. It keeps us grounded, reminds us what really matters, and builds bridges where isolation used to live.

🛠️ And for those in recovery—giving back keeps the fire lit. It’s how we stay humble, stay grateful, and stay strong.

So volunteer. Mentor. Lend a hand. Be someone’s reminder that they matter.

Recovery isn’t just personal—it’s relational.

And the more we pour into each other, the more we all rise.

Let’s build a community where healing is contagious.

Where support is louder than shame.

Where change is possible—because we choose to be part of it.

Real Life Mentoring By Tiffany Naccarato

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Back to school supplies collecting until July 30

The Power Within Workshop EFT Tapping June 24th 6-9 Valley Fair Mall

Fire & Flow July 11th 6:30-10:30 in Riverton

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Whether you're missing a limb, battling an addiction, or carrying invisible scars, one thing is certain—it takes resilience to walk through the darkness in search of the light. In this episode, I sit down with a fellow amputee who, like me, knows what it means to face life-altering challenges head-on. But this conversation goes beyond physical loss—it's about the mindset it takes to keep going when everything inside you wants to quit. We all face storms. The real question is: How do you navigate your thoughts and emotions in those moments? How do you pivot in a direction that leads to healing instead of more pain? This is for anyone who's been knocked down and needed to get back up. It's a raw, real reminder that your setbacks don’t define you—your resilience does.

Jeff Soelburg is the Author of POINTED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. You can find his book on AMAZON