Unexpectedly Autistic

Ellen, from @cleantwinmom shares about her struggles with drugs and alcohol and infertility. She is living a better life now that she is sober and is dedicating herself to helping others who have experienced struggles much like her own ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Gentry , from Instagram account @lifewithgentry twitter account @lifewithgentry and website https://www.lifewithgentry.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Ang, who identifies as non-binary, is a stand up comedian, teacher and hosts an amazing podcast called Sober During Crisis on Podbean,  I love this conversation with Ang.  It's my first episode recorded on Zoom where we can see each other so it makes for a very different kind of episode that you will surely enjoy. Sit back and relax or take a long walk and listen to some great material, then go to her podcast for more good stuff!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Wayne, The Soul Of A Phoenix, is a substance abuse speaker with over 34 years of sobriety . He tells us an incredible story with courage and full transparency. You can find him on Twitter , and Instagram. He also has a website where you can book him for speaking engagements. Http://www.thesoulofaphoenix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Brian Hyman, a Yogi from California, who recently created/published the 30-day audio course at insighttimer.com, - “Recovery: Principles for a Purposeful Life,” shares about his journey to get to emotional sobriety. Brian teaches Yoga as a form of recovery from addictions of all kinds at a California rehabilitation center. https://www.brianhymanyoga.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Kevin my pal who calls me “Kid.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Jen, Author of Shape of a Woman and Instagram account @resurrektion_of_me and author of “Shape of a Woman”. Jen will be the keynote speaker at a virtual event on Zoom to help support www.mrs-wilsons.org - a rehab near and dear to me on July 21st at 7pm. All are invited to this open live event!! Meeting ID : 965 2938 0258 Passcode: 894548 If you miss it, you still can watch it when you go to Mrs Wilsons website . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

A snap shot of gratitudes from each episode from Season 1 in honor, and with thanks to all my guests who have made this podcast more than I ever imagined. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

...warning - talk of trauma in this episode which may effect some listeners.... my guest for this episode - Dr. Victoria F. Burns from Instagram account @betesandbites got sober in 2013 and is a fierce advocate for ending stigmas around trauma, addiction and mental health. She is a courageous trailblazer in her profession - a profession that typically suggests to “be quiet” about being in recovery. She is a transparent warrior, who speaks her truths about being in recovery while holding a PhD and treating others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

In this episode I get to talk (and laugh a lot!) with my friend , Carmell , from www.carmellpelly.com, who inspired me a few years ago to lean into my desire to begin a recovery podcast . She has been sober for 15 years and has a comprehensive website that houses her own podcast in Recovery LifeStyles , coaching classes, zoom interviews with many inspiring humans in the recovery realm, and so much more ! Follow her on Instagram at @carmellpelly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Cassie, from Instagram account @cass.andralynn , lived a turbulent life as a youngster in her family of origin where she first starting using drugs and alcohol. Pull up her Instagram account while you listen to her extraordinary story of transformation from drug addiction to a Certified Life Coach “obsessed with activating women to achieve their full potential and create a life of their dreams.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

I am incredibly humbled to have Jay Barnard of chefrecovery.com, on my podcast for this episode . He shares his jaw dropping story of drug and alcohol addiction, prison time , institutions, suicide attempts and how he finally got sober . Now, over 12 years clean and sober he is a highly successful CEO & Corporate Chef at Freshwater Cuisine in Ontario, Canada. The rest of his time is spent doing service work from the rooms of his recovery program to venues all over Canada , like The Salvation Army and TEDx talks. Thank you Jay for taking the time to join my podcast family non helping me to share and celebrate the hope in recovery !! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Tim, a former IV heroin drug addict, shares with incredible transparency and courage about how he always felt something was missing - a void- and how an opiate prescription from a car accident turned into a means of numbing his emotions that were never addressed. Opiates to IV Heroin drug use....Learn how an emotional breakthrough and surrendering to his disease resulted into a renewed self love, sense of belonging and purpose. This “Sober Guru” created a huge online support program (The Sober Guru), and a 34k following Facebook page . This is an episode that inspired me being measure. PLEASE Take an hour to soak up this Incredible story of hope and redemption. Visit his Facebook site “The Sober Guru and his website http://www.thesoberguru.com/ or call at (866) 316 - 4557 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Never feeling comfortable in her own skin, Mackenzie turned to alcohol to help her feel “normal,” and medicate her anxiety. Her entire young life she was Riddled with shame, guilt and perfectionism - this only fueled her addiction. Until one night, after hours of drinking , she was left on a snow bank ..... listen to Mackenzie’s incredible story of courage and willingness to end her battle with alcohol. See her beautiful life on Instagram at @mackenziekiesel . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Today’s guest is a brave young man who got sober while working as an Intelligence Specialist with the Navy. He is a husband and father and is so grateful to finally be free of the chains of addiction . He went to rehab to bravely wrestle with some past demons and let go of some difficult emotions. He was a joy to talk with and listen to his happiness with being sober. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Learn the amazing way I met my special new friend , and the guest of today’s episode . Karen shares her story from active alcoholism to 9 years of sobriety. She truly believes that her desperation , willingness and courage helped her to get sober. Her daily work in AA and gratitude is what keeps her sober, one day at a time. ❤️

Today's guest is Author and awakened spiritual seeker, Kenny G. Down. Kenny's story is amazing! His transformation from active addiction to recovery is incredibly inspiring. Now that he is sober, he spends time writing. Through his writings and Vlogs, he encourages spiritual seekers to rid themselves of harmful thinking and pursue their hearts desire; creating the life they were meant to live. Kenny has an incredible calmness and peace about him. I actually felt so relaxed and serene after our conversation. After the episode , be sure to visit his website at newthoughtlife.org. There, you can connect with him and his work and learn more about what he can offer you in enriching your spiritual life. Www.Newthoughtlife.org  Twitter Account @newthoughtlife  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

Steven Michael Matthews, Host of the anchor podcast "Stuck in Attic"  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuck-in-the-attic/id1493411991 and Instagram account,  https://www.instagram.com/soberlife78/ tells of a life of drugs, alcohol, chaos and consequences, that is now turned into a life of faith, service, health! He considers himself a "sober athlete" inspiring people to take action and improve their lives! He is 12 years clean and sober!  Steve's transformation is one to celebrate and shows us how much hope there is in recovery from addiction and alcoholism.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

In today’s episode , I speak with Michelle , an autism mom, former educator and special education specialist with a focus on autism spectrum disorders . Michelle is a fierce advocate for creating and maintaining an education system that fits all children. She also hugely advocates for parental self care . Michelle uses her educational credentials, knowledge and creative gifts to offer various ways for parents in recovery with special needs children , to express their feelings about daily living. Michelles biggest accomplishment is being a proud mom in recovery. She is dedicated to reaching out and helping other moms fighting to get and stay sober . See and buy her work on amazon.com/author/michellegutierrez The Link in her Instagram bio. Her Instagram account is www.instagram.com/wakingupfree --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message

My guest in this episode is Dan. He has been in recovery for over 10 years & is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor & Certified Clinical Supervisor at the Caldwell Counseling Center in Houston Texas. Dan also offers teletherapy through his practice in many states ! www.caldwellcounselingcenter.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sobergratitudes/message