Thank you to everyone who has already helped in the publication of “This is how it feels to heal. Navigating a mid-life crisis of cancer, transplant, and divorce.” It is already quite busy just a week into writing. Among the things in the first draft is the back cover. I felt weird writing about myself…
Read moreEmbracing Life’s Odyssey: A Hero’s Journey Through Adversity
I recount my journey through the trials and triumphs of my life, forever embracing life’s odyssey. With a past marred by drug and alcohol abuse and a series of health challenges, I found solace and purpose in helping others overcome their struggles. My transformation began in 2011 when I was diagnosed with terminal liver failure,…
Read moreHow I Survived Terminal Illness and Became a Recovery Coach
Years ago, when I entered into drug and alcohol abuse and recovery coaching, I was in the midst of being five years removed from such behavior and dealing with terminal liver failure that ultimately led to liver cancer. Between 2011 when I was diagnosed and stopped using, and the summer of 2015, I had made…
Read moreDigital Notebook: I was interviewed on YouTube
In a January 2021, Erik Mut asked some interesting questions in an interview for his YouTube channel. In it, he asks about my personal and professional life, and, in all, it is nearly 90 minutes and covers a lot of ground. The two main themes are my work with addiction recovery and what it was…
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