Let us speak of the veil that shrouds the truth of mental illness, for it is a challenge that many face, yet few speak of it with understanding and compassion. The stigma that surrounds it is a remnant of the old ways, where those who did not conform to society’s expectations were cast out and…
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All of us cope with cravings from time to time. Generally speaking, these are harmless, but sometimes they are not. It is all about personal power. “I need a drink to watch the game,” or, “A small line, just a boost to get me through the afternoon, and I will be good.” What matters most…
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The book, This is How it Feels to Heal: A shamanic journey through cancer, life challenges, and recovery, is now available on Amazon.com in both e-book and paperback formats. You can get a copy here! Description: Is it possible to be prepared for the end of the world? What is it like to find out…
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Over the past several years in working with people recovering from addiction or dependency, perhaps one of the most challenging is the emotion of craving. Caving to cravings can quickly lead to relapse but can be used to help us. It is all in how you look at these moments. “What a beautiful sunset; I…
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A woman I have been seeing about her use of alcohol and other drugs for about five years went to her doctor the other day for a routine checkup. It went well but exposed a hindrance to recovery that needs to change. One of the biggest challenges people in recovery face is not even their…
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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…
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Transformational Coaching Transformational coaching is a partnership through significant change by redefining the reality of one’s life through a combination of perspectives and tools to improve awareness, accountability, and reclaim personal power. While the foundational approach is the same with everyone, sessions are tailored a scientific, esoteric, or combination thereof approach to overcome obstacles and…
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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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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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