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OC238 Dr. Kim Dennis on 18 Years Sober, Underlying Trauma, and Healing Substance Use and Eating Disorders

Today my guest is Dr Kim Dennis. She is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating addiction including substance, process, and food disorders. She has helped thousands of people to stay alive and recover for over 20 years. Her knowledge of eating disorders and addiction isn’t just limited to her academic and clinical experience, she has had her own experience as a person who has recovered from an eating disorder, addiction and trauma.    She believes in and maintains a holistic perspective in the practice of psychiatry, incorporating biological, psycho-social, and spiritual approaches into the individually tailored treatment programs for each patient at SunCloud Health.   Before we jump into today’s episode, I wanted to share a couple of resources to help you along your recovery journey.   First, there is a free private women’s facebook group you can join if you’d like some additional support. I am regularly sharing books I love, guided meditati...

OC237 - Mandy Manners Co-Author of Love Your Sober Year: A Seasonal Guide to Alcohol-Free Living

My guest is Mandy Manners, the fabulous Co-Author of Love Your Sober Year: A Seasonal Guide to Alcohol-Free Living .   Mandy co-wrote the book with her long-time friend Kate Baily who has been a guest as well. She is absolutely lovely, and I’ll leave a link to her episode in the show notes.   Today we focused on their new book, which I absolutely LOVE. Not only is it aesthetically beautiful, but the concept is brilliant as it follows the natural rhythms of the seasons. There is a ton of information to absorb on the path to recovery, and this book offers a practical way to take it all in without becoming overwhelmed.   Connect with Mandy and Kate! Visit Website:  Follow on Instagram  Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg   Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ   ...

OC236 Joseph Kajy on Trauma, Addiction, Prison and Finding A Life With Purpose

Today my guest is Joseph Kajy, host of the “Let’s Get Real Podcast” and my new friend in recovery! I got so much out of this conversation with Joseph because I really felt his true desire to help others. He has done a lot of personal recovery work, and he has such clarity and purpose I personally felt inspired after speaking with him.    So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Joseph.   Connect with Joseph! Links: linktr.ee/Josephkajy   Follow on Instagram @josephjajy Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg   Lightning Round Answers:   Book recommendation: Alcoholics Anonymous, Winning with People, by John C Maxwell Favorite Quote: When you hide your story, you hide God’s glory Self Care Practice: Men’s Book Study, Daily readings, prayer, end the day with 10th step. What I wish I knew:  Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6...

OC235 Joi Andreoli Author of The Recovery Cycle on Healthy Relationships and Healing Rituals

Today my guest is Joi Andreoli, author of The Recovery Cycle and licensed marriage family therapist. She shares her stories of an early chaotic home life, feeling disconnected from herself and how black out drinking & heroin lead her to rehab. We also spend some time on why we sometimes practice “case building” and blame with the ones we love most, and tools to develop a healthy loving relationship. We also discuss different modalities of healing trauma, personal experiences, and so much more…   Before we jump in, I want to share that I still have a couple spots available for the Women’s Self-Esteem workshop starting 11/8 at 5pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern. This class is for you if you’re feeling stuck, burned out and just need a little boost to start doing self care that will make you feel better. I know it can be hard to make yourself a priority, and as women we will often put other people’s needs ahead of our own. So I’m going to make this easy for you. If you register by Sunday...