Jonathan Horstmann is a person in long term #Recovery and frontman and creative force behind the band Urban Heat. Jonathan shares his journey to and through Recovery to this point and how it has enabled to live out his dreams as a touring musician. Jonathan's story is proof positive all our experiences, both positive and adverse can be part of our Recovery process so #ListenUp.

Reach out to Jonathan Horstmann and check out his band Urban Heat:

https://www.urbanheatband.com/

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation - The Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life--Alcohol Free - https://a.co/d/0rERNiB

Best piece of Recovery advice – Relapse can be a part of the Recovery process.

To Build A Home by The Cinematic Orchestra - https://youtu.be/oUFJJNQGwhk?si=uOBMFObC0TXrfDuu

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!

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Person in long term Recovery Kerry Braun shares her sobriety journey for the first time on a podcast and all about the amazing work she's doing as a Life and Wellness Coach as a result. Kerry is amazing example of what Recovery can be and the amazing things that can happen when we see what meaningful, rewarding and enduring Recovery looks like up close so #ListenUp.

Reach out to Kerry Braun:

IG: @soul_discoverycoach

FB: @Kerry Soule

More about Kundalini yoga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundalini_yoga

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation: AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

Best piece of Recovery advice: Only the here and now can hold you.

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Kerry: Once You're Gone by Paul Cauthen - https://youtu.be/8mC6xQoym1A?si=MqiBxiom7vV7Lh1N

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!

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Comedian and person in long term Recovery Patrick Holbert shares on his at times uneven journey to #Recovery that included two sober bottoms on top of the bottom that got him into #Recovery in the first place. Patrick is proof positive that recovery gives us the opportunity to rediscover our gifts, talents and abilities and use them to create meaning and purpose in our lives. Laugh along with us as we #RecoverOutLoud and find the funny parts of Recovery #ListenUp.

Reach out to Patrick Holbert and learn more about her work:

https://www.patrickholbert.com/

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations:

The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J. R. Moehringer - https://a.co/d/aNsT9wd

The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath - https://a.co/d/1P2sGf7

Best piece of Recovery advice - To thine own self be true.

I Don't Wanna Be An Asshole Anymore by The Menzingers - https://youtu.be/TQBG7wAVWAA?si=VfBvI_cLGsKAAULg

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!

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Author and person in long term recovery Caroline Beidler is back along with her Mom and retired Social Worker Diana Dalles who share about their upcoming book You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree. The book offers guide posts to help you with your own trauma and this episode provides helpful insight into trauma, how it effects us individually, how it's passed on generationally and is a testament that family healing is possible #ListenUp

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree by Caroline Beidler and Diana Dalles - https://a.co/d/bqP2Aa0

Best pieces of Recovery advice:

Diana - Be yourself

Caroline - Your life has value and purpose

Song recommendations:

Caroline Break Every Chain by Tasha Cobbs Leonard - https://youtu.be/ucY6NwQTI3M?si=GdIRGaT9RmmKyDg1

Diana I Want to Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston - https://youtu.be/eH3giaIzONA?si=YNaJfQtaHb6OzzRp

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!

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Person in long term sobriety and author of the book Spirit Led Sobriety, Paulette Kengg unpacks a lot of tough lessons learned and a lot about God and all His wonderful ways. Her openness and honesty are appreciated, and through her Spirit Led Sobriety Facebook group you can

Contact Paulette: [email protected]

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, and Change Your by Annie Grace - https://a.co/d/0j33kofH

Best Piece of Recovery Advice: "Quit future trippin'"

Song that symbolizes recovery: Born to Run  by Bruce Springsteen - https://youtu.be/IxuThNgl3YA?si=xZ_PJeLUMR30_cVi

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064

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Reach out to Angela and learn more about her work:

https://angelapugh.com/

Recovery Literature (Addiction Fiction): Killing Hurt by Will Thatcher - https://a.co/d/3o7YXjV

Best Pieces of Recovery Advice: Sit down shut up. Mind your own business.

Songs that symbolize addiction and Recovery to Angela:

Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine - https://youtu.be/bWXazVhlyxQ?si=LtLgUVtFq_x9ILHs

Away from the Sun by 3 Doors Down - https://youtu.be/DDK5qGlLT8s?si=LHeaYAwN6hEvhVbS

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!

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