Elizabeth Edwards, Singer & Songwriter I first met Elizabeth Edwards, an amazing singer and songwriter, at a gala benefit celebrating recovery – fancy hotel, fancy food, fancy clothes and no-bullshit conversation. We ended up seated next to each other and it was a highlight of the evening! We talked about everything from recovery to passion […]

Noah Levine is the founder of the “Against The Stream Buddhist Meditation Society” with centers in Los Angeles and San Francisco and over 20 affiliated groups in North America and Europe. He teaches meditation groups, gives workshops and leads retreats internationally. Noah has created a process of addiction recovery based on the teachings of the […]

Ross Remien, Director/Founder of Rebos I first met Ross Remien two years ago. He had just opened a new treatment center, Rebos in Los Angeles, and I was struck by his fierce passion, unshakable conviction and most sincere desire to make a difference for people who were struggling as he had to get sober and […]

Rev. Everett Alexander, PhD, Death Mid-Wife I have known Reverend Everett Alexander since the early days of my recovery. During that time, I’ve seen him walk through the good and bad with an admirable and unshakable dignity, grace, faith and humor. He has beaten ridiculous odds in terms of overcoming his addiction and living HIV […]

Tim Harrington, Intervention Specialist & Recovery Advocate Tim Harrington is fiercely committed to the world of recovery. He helps people get and stay sober – in whatever way works best for them AND takes daily actions aimed at reducing the shame and stigma of addiction. The first time I saw Tim in action was at […]

Tonya Meeks, LMFT, Performer Tonya Meeks is a renegade. She’s a respected therapist AND a rock star performer.  She says ‘YES!’ to bold opportunities – I’ve watched her do it. And she tells the truth…She can’t help it. I look to her as an example and inspiration of going after what you really want, doing […]

Greg Williams, Filmmaker Last spring I was minding my own business on Facebook ( 😉 ) when I happened upon a kickstarter video that rocked my world. Greg Williams, was talking about a film he was making called The Anonymous People (see description below). I sat at my kitchen table with my little boy on my […]

Mike Bornhorst, Therapist and Coach I was excited when Mike Bornhorst, LICSW, CPCC agreed to talk to me for Your Recovered Life Series: True Stories from the Future. As soon as he heard about this project, Mike was an enthusiastic supporter. He gave generously of his time and heart as I was figuring out the best way to […]

Ro Rowan, Musician I’m so excited to share this powerful conversation with the incomparable Ro Rowan as the next installment of Your Recovered Life Series: True Stories From The Future. Ro is a gifted cellist, songwriter, composer, photographer and videographer. She’s the quintuple threat 😉 She’s currently rocking her dream at the Berklee School of Music in […]

Robyn Cruze, Author I am thrilled to share an inspiring conversation with Robyn Cruze, a trailblazer in the world of eating disorder recovery and co-author of Making Peace with Your Plate: Eating Disorder Recovery. We had a chance meeting at the Barnes and Noble on the 3rd Street Promenade when I was chaperoning my son’s field trip. […]