In this episode of the Turn Your Life Around podcast, host Sarah Coates interviews Jon Frey, a person in 12-step recovery and the founder of Oakwood 24 and other endurance events. Jon shares his journey from a troubled youth experimenting with substances in eastern North Carolina to his struggles with alcoholism and drug abuse that led to legal troubles and health crises. He recounts how hitting rock bottom led him to seek help and ultimately change his life through the Healing Transitions program. Jon emphasizes the role of community, accountability, and a shift in focus towards health and endurance running in his recovery. He details his involvement in creating Oakwood 24, an event to raise funds for Healing Transitions, and his passion for supporting the recovery community. The conversation also touches on the importance of asking for help, the power of taking action towards recovery, and the transformative impact of endurance running and community support on his life.

Jon Frey's Links:

https://oakwood24.com

https://healing-transitions.org/oakwood24/

The Turn Your Life Around Podcast Links:

https://one-eightycounseling.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast

https://www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast

00:00 Welcome to the Turn Your Life Around Podcast

00:45 Introducing Jon Fry: From Addiction to Endurance Racing

01:32 Jon's Journey: Early Life and Descent into Addiction

10:54 The Turning Point: Hitting Rock Bottom and Seeking Help

14:35 Healing Transitions: A Year of Recovery and Transformation

21:02 From Recovery to Running: The Birth of Oakwood 24

24:59 Expanding Impact: Oakwood 24 and Beyond

27:09 Reflections and Advice: The Power of Asking for Help

34:46 Closing Thoughts and How to Support Oakwood 24

In this episode of the 'Turn Your Life Around' podcast, host Sarah Coates, also known as the '180 Lady' and founder/CEO of 180 Counseling, shares her personal journey and insights on managing stress as a working parent. Drawing from her own experiences and listener-submitted questions, Sarah discusses strategies for balancing work with parental responsibilities, maintaining relationships, and finding time for self-care. She covers topics including managing household duties, creating work-life balance, handling stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ensuring personal well-being through self-care routines. Sarah also emphasizes the importance of realistic expectations, sharing household responsibilities, and seeking support when needed, including therapy. This episode is sponsored by 180 Counseling, a mental health service offering both in-person and telehealth sessions in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.

00:00 Welcome to the Turn Your Life Around Podcast!

00:42 Managing Stress as a Working Parent: Personal Insights

04:44 Listener Q&A: Strategies for Work-Life Balance

11:48 Finding Personal Time Amidst the Chaos

17:18 Creative Date Nights on a Budget

19:59 Wrapping Up: Stress Management Tips for Working Parents

Turn Your Life Around Links:

https://one-eightycounseling.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast

https://www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast

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In this podcast episode, Sarah Coates, AKA 'the 180 Lady', talks with Jordan McVay, a Customer Success Manager at Lightning Step, a comprehensive platform for behavioral health facilities. Jordan’s sobering tale of struggle and hope unravels as he tells the story of his battle with drug addiction and alcoholism, which led him to multiple stints in rehab. As he narrates his journey through rehab, relapses, and eventual recovery, Jordan offers powerful insights on the importance of shifting focus from self to others to cope with addiction. The podcast sheds light on the gritty reality of addiction and recovery, offering hope through Jordan's story of turning his life around.

In this episode of the 'Turn Your Life Around' podcast, host SaraH Coates interviews Charlotte Louis, a successful entrepreneur, former financial advisor, and the founder and CEO of SenterMe, a platform dedicated to forging a clear and accessible path to emotional wellness and stress relief for women professionals. Charlotte shared her personal story of overcoming mental health struggles, her journey towards self-love and emotional wellness, and the experiences that led to the creation of SenterMe. Revealing insights about the power of self-affirmation, meditation, stillness, and community, Charlotte discusses the importance of creating work-life harmony and highlighted how the biotech platform she is developing will help women create a personalized approach to stress management.

SenterMe Website: https://www.senterme.com

Turn Your Life Around Links:

https://one-eightycounseling.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast

https://www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and the Host

00:43 Guest Introduction: Charlotte Louie, CEO of Center Me Wellness

03:02 Charlotte's Journey to Emotional Wellness

07:50 The Birth of Center Me and the Struggles of Entrepreneurship

13:40 The Power of Self-Love and Emotional Wellness

16:20 The Journey into Tech and Building Center Me

19:00 The Impact of Work-Life Harmony and Authenticity

22:45 Empowering Women through Emotional Wellness

24:00 The Power of Grit and Resilience

24:33 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Preservation

27:03 The Art of Returning to Self

32:07 Building a Wellness Platform for Women

36:59 The Power of Community in Wellness

42:39 The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Growth

44:24 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

In this insightful episode of the 'Turn Your Life Around Podcast', host Sarah Coates has a profound conversation with her friend Lisa Mastellar. Lisa, a successful business owner, shares her transformative journey which includes the trials of dealing with her dyslexia, navigating through a cancer diagnosis, and reconnecting with her birth family after years of being adopted. She also discusses her fight against imposter syndrome that led to her successful career in design. This episode dives deep into personal growth, the dynamics of family relationships, resilience, and the importance of mental health.

In this episode, Sarah Coates, host of the Turn Your Life Around podcast, interviews Shauna Vick, a woman who overcame addiction and founded Return to Joy Recovery and Intervention. The interview delves into Shauna's story - her struggle with alcoholism, her journey towards recovery, and her move to help others. Despite numerous relapses, Shauna eventually found a path that allowed her to abstain completely, embark on a journey of self-improvement, and devote her life to aiding others with addiction. Shauna provides insight into the differences between 'rock bottom' and 'high bottom' experiences and emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and addressing substance dependency as early as possible. The interview also touches on the 'mommy wine culture' and its implications on mental health.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Host

00:40 Guest Introduction: Shauna Vick's Journey to Sobriety

02:01 Shauna's Early Life and Struggles with Alcohol

04:21 The Turning Point: Choosing Sobriety

07:55 The Relapse and the Fight to Regain Sobriety

08:47 Understanding Addiction: High Bottom and Rock Bottom

16:16 The Role of Discipline and Surrender in Recovery

18:41 The Impact of Mommy Wine Culture and COVID-19 on Alcohol Consumption

22:45 Understanding Different Levels of Alcohol Consumption

23:36 The Dangers of Alcohol Dependence and the Importance of Medical Detox

24:34 Turning Point: From Alcohol Dependence to Recovery

24:52 The Impact of COVID-19 and Career Transition

25:21 The Power of Sharing Recovery Stories

26:52 The Journey of Starting a Recovery Services Company

34:04 The Importance of Early Intervention in Addiction

36:51 The Role of Love and Understanding in Intervention

39:26 The Power of Connection and Referral in the Recovery Community

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