Information you need to live your best-recovered life. Join host Damon Frank as he brings you addiction recovery stories, news, expert perspectives, and features about life in sobriety and addiction recovery. www.recoveredlife.tv
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Welcome to Recovered Life podcast, where mental health, addiction recovery, natural health philosophies and spirituality meet. Join host Chelsea Anderson for conversations that will help you feel powerFUL instead of powerless. If you’re in pursuit of self empowered sobriety, holistic healing in mind, body and spirit beyond the western medical approach, and sustainable service in the addiction recovery community, you’ve found the right place!
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Is Gen Z killing 12-step groups—or simply rewriting the rules of sobriety? In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, Damon Frank dives into the controversial question of whether Gen Z’s open approach to recovery and social media culture has watered down the traditions of anonymity that defined Alcoholics Anonymous for decades. From Slate’s recent…
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🚀 Identify Your Domino: The One Thing That Moves Everything Forward
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14:07On this episode of Recovered Life, Damon dives into the power of identifying your domino—the single action that creates momentum and knocks down every other barrier in your way. Instead of drowning in busyness or hiding behind endless to-dos, Damon shows how to cut through the noise, find the bold move that matters most, and take massive action tha…
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After the Show: The Healing Power of Forgiveness
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18:09In this exclusive After the Show conversation, Damon Frank and guest Meegan go deeper into what it really means to forgive. We live in a culture that wants everything fast — but healing doesn’t happen on demand. Forgiveness isn’t a one-and-done event; it’s a process that takes time, reflection, and a willingness to grow. This is a public episode. I…
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In this episode of the Recovered Life Show, Damon Frank sits down with guest Meegan to explore one of the most powerful — and challenging — parts of recovery: forgiveness. Resentment can feel like a stumbling block, keeping us tied to the past and stuck in pain. But as Meegan shares from her own experience, forgiveness opens the door to healing, fr…
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David Stopped Blaming Life—That’s When Everything in His Sobriety Changed
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14:45In this episode of How I Did It, David shares a hard truth that changed everything for him: You can’t always control what happens, but you can always control how you respond when life doesn’t go your way. When life threw him curveballs, David stopped saying “life sucks” and started asking better questions: What can I learn? How can I be better tomo…
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33 | Informed Consent & Antidepressant Withdrawal with Amanda Burnett, RN
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40:10In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Amanda Burnett, a Registered Nurse and medical freedom advocate from South Carolina. Amanda is passionate about bringing awareness to the potentially harmful effects of antidepressants and other psychiatric medications, ensuring that individuals are adequately informed to make empower…
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After The Show: Empathy & Addiction with Guest JOMO
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2:52This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.recoveredlife.tv In this raw and honest follow-up conversation, Jomo opened up to Damon about what it really took for him to recover—and it wasn’t easy. He talked about having a “Joey problem,” the old version of himself that kept him alive on the streets but ultimately blocked him f…
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Empathy & Addiction with Guest JOMO
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36:37Damon sits down with JOMO—an inspiring voice in the recovery community whose journey is marked by deep empathy, authenticity, and a powerful example of how to live a recovered life. From his compassionate outlook to his unwavering respect for others’ paths, JOMO shares what it means to give people the grace to grow. Recovered Life is reader-support…
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This Is What Finally Got Brandon to Stop Drinking
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12:19In this episode of How I Did It, Brandon doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. He’s been there—high, checked out, spiraling—and he’s done pretending it didn’t affect anyone else. This is the wake-up call most people don’t want, but damn sure need. Brandon breaks down what happens when you finally stop lying to yourself. The excuses run out. The fake promises …
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32 | 10 Years of Sobriety: Celebration & Reflection with my Mentor
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49:40In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson celebrates 10 years of sobriety with a trip down memory lane with her mentor and friend, Nash Gammill. Connect with Chelsea Anderson on Instagram Connect with Nash Gammill on Instagram 💌 Join the Recovered Life email list and get Chelsea’s FREE Resource Guide - Holistic Tools for Self-Empowered So…
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Unpacking the Pain: How Trauma Fuels Addiction with Guest Sean Ostendorf
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35:13What if the addiction wasn’t the root—but the response? In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, host Damon Frank is joined by trauma therapist and EMDR specialist Sean Osterdorf to explore the hidden links between trauma, addiction, and the lingering emotional patterns that can persist long into recovery. 👉 Connect with Sean Osterdorf https://p…
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31 | Healing Generational Trauma through Body & Breath Work with Cristy Hughes, CMT
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46:18In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Cristy Hughes, a Certified Massage Therapist at The Source Chiropractic in Tucson, Arizona. Cristy holds space for her clients’ holistic healing journeys through massage therapy, energy work and teaching them to connect with their bodies through nervous system regulation. Connect with…
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30 | Sobriety Myth Buster 2: You’re Not Powerless
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13:07In this solo episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson continues with Part 2 of the Sobriety Myth Busters series. This series addresses the most common roadblocks, misconceptions, fears and limiting beliefs that keep people from giving sobriety a chance. Some people find that they’re unable to control the amount of alcohol they drink, or the amou…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.recoveredlife.tv In this honest and compassionate After the Show segment, Kyle Miller reminds us: recovery only starts when you’re ready—and that’s more than okay. No pressure, no schedule—just your own timeline.Af Damon Frank
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How Trauma Shows Up with guest Kyle Miller
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32:45Damon Frank sits down with licensed therapist and trauma specialist Kyle Miller to explore the subtle and not-so-subtle ways trauma manifests in our daily lives. From the way we use our bodies to how we avoid emotional discomfort, Kyle shares powerful insights into the hidden impact of unresolved trauma and what it takes to truly reconnect with our…
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29 | Sobriety, Self Discipline & Visioning Your Future with USMC Veteran Dr. Brent Jenogan
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41:32In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Dr. Brent Jenogan, a United States Marine Corp. veteran and Chiropractor at The Source Chiropractic in Denver, Colorado. After multiple deployments as a Marine, Dr. Brent found himself struggling with self hatred and alcohol use. While he originally thought he’d become a neurosurgeon,…
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I Used to Be a Girl Scout Leader—Then I Was Shooting Heroin: Stephanie’s Story
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37:30On this episode of the Recovered Life Show, Stephanie lays it all out—the wreckage, the hustle, and the fight to come back from it all. What started with prescription painkillers slid into heroin. From there, things unraveled fast: shoplifting to survive, broken connections, waking up every day in survival mode, chasing the next high. But this isn’…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.recoveredlife.tv What happens when the dust of early recovery settles? When the chaos quiets and you're left with yourself—sober, awake, and wondering: Now what? In this powerful After the Show episode, psychotherapist Hannah Bernstein joins Damon Frank for a heart-opening conversati…
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Trauma & Addiction with guest Hannah Bernstein
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34:00In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, host Damon Frank sits down with psychotherapist Hannah Bernstein to explore the powerful connection between trauma and addiction. They dive into: * How unresolved emotional pain drives addictive behaviors * What it really means to heal without numbing out * Practical tools for facing fear, staying present…
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28 | What Every Sober Woman Should Know Before Giving Birth with Emmy Robbin
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1:03:14In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Emmy Robbin, a Birthkeeper, Birth Trauma Recovery Coach, Somatic EMDR practitioner and actress from Austin, Texas. What does pregnancy, birth and medical freedom have to do with sobriety? It turns out, a lot. Emmy’s wisdom gained through her own birth stories (first a traumatic c-sect…
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27 | Awakening the Self Healer Within You with Dr. Brett Jones
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45:09In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Dr. Brett Jones, Chiropractor, Healing Facilitator and owner of The Source Chiropractic in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Brett is co-founder of The Source Chiropractic franchise, Kairos Training Culture (the largest and most influential training culture in chiropractic) and Energy Somatics. He…
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26 | Sobriety as a Foundation for Healing and Self Discovery with Stella Molina
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46:11In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Stella Molina, a fellow sober sister from California. Tune in as Chelsea and Stella explore: • substance use as a means of escaping one’s self • honesty with God, self and others as a necessity for lasting sobriety • healing the Father Wound and developing discernment in what healthy …
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25 | Sobriety Myth Buster 1: There’s More Than One Way to Get Sober
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13:43In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson kicks off a mini series called Sobriety Myth Busters. This series will address the most common roadblocks, misconceptions, fears and limiting beliefs that keep people from giving sobriety a chance. Connect with Chelsea Anderson on Instagram 💌 Join the Recovered Life email list and get Chelsea’s FR…
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Rising from the Ashes: Tim Lineaweaver's Journey to Recovery
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12:18In a world that often feels insurmountable, Tim Lineaweaver’s story reminds us that hope and redemption are always within reach. His journey through addiction and into sobriety is a testament to the transformative power of recovery. Tim Lineaweaver's life was overshadowed by addiction to alcohol and cocaine from an early age. Growing up in an alcoh…
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24 | How Hypnotism Can Support Your Addiction Recovery Process with Kat Shinoda
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50:32In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Kat Shinoda, a fellow sober sister, Certified Hypnotist and Health Coach from Collegeville, Pennsylvania. As the owner of Your Life Depot Hypnosis and Coaching, Kat has built a thriving practice dedicated to helping people break free from limiting beliefs and step into their full pote…
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23 | Mental Health & Addiction Recovery without Big Pharma with Jackson Hall
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54:50In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Jackson Hall from Dallas, Texas. Jackson is the host of Live Thrivingly podcast and author of the book “A Path to Self Discovery”. Jackson and Chelsea were both raised in households that adhered to the conventional Western medical model. Significant struggles with mental health and al…
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22 | You Can Trust Yourself in Sobriety with Annelise Cherie
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39:06In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Annelise Cherie, a Mental Health Coach and Reiki Practitioner from Tucson, Arizona. Annelise’s service in the mental health world was born from her own lived experiences with abuse, childhood trauma due to family members’ addictions, and the loss of her aunt and grandmother. After a p…
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After the Show: The Real Talk on MAT, Stigma, and Sobriety
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4:38This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.recoveredlife.tv In this Recovered Life Plus exclusive, Judy Acheson and I go deeper into the conversation sparked by our main episode on Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT). This isn't just a recap — it's where we really pull back the curtain. We talk openly about the stigma still li…
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Medical-Assisted Treatment: Sobriety or Substitution?
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41:58Damon Frank and therapist Judy Acheson dive deep into the world of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for addiction recovery. They explore the misconceptions surrounding MAT, discuss its role in harm reduction, and share personal experiences and success stories that highlight the potential for lasting recovery. This Substack is reader-supported. T…
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After the Show: Emotional Sobriety—Why Some People Grow and Others Don’t
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1:19This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.recoveredlife.tv In this special “After the Show” conversation, Damon Frank and psychotherapist Darrin Dennis peel back the layers of what emotional sobriety really means — and why it’s often the missing piece in long-term recovery. While getting physically sober is a massive step, w…
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What Is Emotional Sobriety and Why Does It Matter?
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38:23Damon Frank and guest psychotherapist Darrin Dennis delve deeper into the topic of emotional sobriety and its critical role in recovery. They explore how emotional challenges and past traumas can impact sobriety and the journey to a fulfilled life free from addiction. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, cons…
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After the Show: Lessons from Coach Joe’s Recovery Journey
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2:41This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.recoveredlife.tv After recording an episode of The Recovered Life Show with Coach Joe, I’ve been thinking a lot about the powerful insights he shared. His story of surrender—literally putting his hands out and asking to be arrested—was one of the most impactful moments of our convers…
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21 | How to Choose Your Trauma Healing Facilitators Wisely with Ashlee Bowlin
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46:35In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Ashlee Bowlin, aka @thealchemicalash on Instagram. Ashlee is a student and practitioner of the esoteric arts from West Texas. She’s a survivor of childhood trauma who has found significant healing through holistic spiritual modalities, due to her own inner work and the support of trus…
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When Knowing Isn’t Enough with Guest Coach Joe
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37:53Join us for this episode of The Recovered Life Show as host Damon Frank speaks with Coach Joe, a dedicated member of the recovery community with seventeen years of continuous sobriety. Hear Joe's incredible journey from the depths of addiction to living a fulfilling life in recovery. This episode dives into the misconceptions around knowledge and r…
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After the Show: The Hidden Struggles of BPD & Addiction
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3:12This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.recoveredlife.tv Last week, I had an intense and enlightening discussion on BPD & Addiction on the Recovered Life Show. In this After the Show segment, I was joined by Kennedy McGurkin, a therapist and the owner of Returning to Self LLC. This conversation was raw, real, and necessary…
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Addiction Recovery with Guest Kennedy McGurkin
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30:07In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, host Damon Frank welcomes back therapist Kennedy McGurkin from Returning to Self in Boise, Idaho, for a deep dive into borderline personality disorder (BPD) and its connection to addiction recovery. Kennedy shares valuable insights on how BPD affects emotions, relationships, and self-perception, as well a…
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20 | Liberate Your Lineage through Addiction Recovery with Regan Claire
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39:16In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by fellow sober sister Regan Claire, aka @tasteofliberation on Instagram. Regan is well known in the Sober Instagram space for her mocktails, healthy recipe swaps and inspirational reflections on sober living. She is co-host of Liberating Generations podcast with her mother, Dr. Keesha E…
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After the Show: Will a better diet really help your sobriety?
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21:39I had a real, unfiltered convo with Christie Dames after the latest episode of The Recovered Life Show for the Recovered Life + Plus Subscribers—and we didn’t hold back. 💯 In our latest episode, we dove into something that affects almost every person in recovery but doesn’t get talked about enough—what you eat and how it impacts your sobriety. Chri…
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Staying Sober and What You Eat with Guest Christie Dames
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39:07In this episode of Recovered Life, host Damon Frank sits down with guest Christie Dames to explore the critical connection between sobriety and nutrition. They discuss how diet impacts recovery, the role of food in emotional balance, and practical strategies for making healthier choices that support long-term sobriety. Christie shares expert insigh…
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After the Show: The questions we all want to ask about how to change in recovery
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2:59This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.recoveredlife.tv I had a real, unfiltered convo with Ennovy after the latest episode of The Recovered Life Show for the Recovered Life + Plus Subscribers — and we didn’t hold back. 💯 In our most recent episode of Recovered Life, we tackled a powerful and transformative concept with g…
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Transformation in Recovery with Guest Ennovy
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31:30On this episode of The Recovered Life Show, Damon sits down with Ennovy, who shares her powerful transformation — from addiction to 10 years of sobriety and helping others.💡 Hear how a supernatural intervention led her to rehab and why she believes addiction doesn't define you.👉 Find out more about Ennovy here: https://pxl.to/ngtmna Recovered Life …
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19 | Self Empowered Sobriety: Healing Addiction’s Roots with Lindsay Kolterman
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43:16In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Lindsay Kolterman, CEO of The Source Chiropractic Franchise. As a member of the LGBTQ community raised in rural America, a daughter who’s supported her father through his addiction recovery, and a woman committed to continual healing and self love, Lindsay carries powerful story medic…
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18 | The Four Elements of Self Care with Tria Aronow Decker
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37:55In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Tria Aronow Decker, creator of The Four Elements of Self Care Oracle deck, Certified Health Coach and Intuitive Eating Counselor from Tucson, Arizona. Self Care is a buzzword in the addiction recovery and holistic health spaces, but what does it look like in practice? What are the Fou…
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17 | Self Compassion for the Addiction Recovery Journey with Dr. Jamal Früster
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35:20In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Dr. Jamal Früster, owner of Alma Sana Chiropractic Studio, host of Soul Coffee podcast and Life Coach from Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Jamal’s signature workshop, Providing for the Provider, serves leaders, health care professionals and other providers so they can sustainably serve others. M…
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Addiction & Schizophrenia with Guest Cecil Galey Jr.
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25:07Damon Frank speaks with Cecil Gailey Jr., a peer support specialist who shares his journey of overcoming co-occurring addiction and schizophrenia. The discussion highlights the challenges of navigating recovery for both conditions simultaneously, the misconceptions surrounding mental health, and the hope that with the right treatment and support, a…
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Setting Boundaries without Guilt with Dr. Rachael Dawkins
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28:49Damon Frank speaks with Dr. Rachael Dawkins about how to set boundaries without guilt. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.recoveredlife.tv/subscribeAf Damon Frank and Recovered Life
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16 | Energy Somatics, Healing Traumas & Moving Through Triggers with Dr. Kate Jones
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54:21In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by returning guest Dr. Kate Jones, a Chiropractor, Energy Somatics Facilitator and CEO from Tucson, Arizona. What do energy work and chiropractic have to do with addiction recovery? Can years of deeply rooted trauma truly be healed? Let Chelsea’s experience working with Drs. Brett and Ka…
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15 | From Victim Consciousness to Victorious with Marie Gonzalez
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44:22In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by returning guest Marie Gonzalez, a Breathwork and Cacao Ceremony Facilitator, Reiki Master and Certified Dharma Coach from Tucson, Arizona. Tune in for Marie’s lived experience and nuggets of wisdom on moving beyond victim mentality into victory as a woman, mother and healing facilitat…
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Are you sick of never-ending Holiday Family Drama? In this episode, guest Kyle Miller discusses how to break the cycle of holiday drama in recovery. Recovered Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth…
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Holiday Stress (Recovery This Week - December 12, 2024)
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45:31Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick discuss managing holiday stress in recovery. Recovered Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.recoveredl…
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