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SHAIR 107: “From Chrystal Meth to Comedy” Mike Lindsey shares his battle with addiction!

Listen to Mike’s story now! Mike Lindsey joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast. Mike is the founder of AIR Wear Recovery Gear, AIR stands for Addicts In Recovery. Take pride in the accomplishment of overcoming addiction. AIR Wear, get your recovery on. A little about Mike… “As you know, everyone has a story. For many people, those stories include chapters of addiction. Fortunately, the same people can also experience chapters of recovery in their lives. I am blessed to be one of the survivors of addiction. I have battled addiction for decades in various forms, from alcohol to gambling to drugs and many more. Each promised me peace and […]

SHAIR 105: “Hugging the Cactus” with Rob Koebel, a TV reporter’s story of addiction.

Listen to Mike’s story now! Rob Koebel, Emmy Award winning Investigative Reporter, had everything he ever imagined, his dream job, a beautiful wife, but in the background was alcohol. When his ex-wife a CNN News Anchor writes a tell all book about their marriage and goes on book tour promoting it – he has a very public and embarrassing meltdown. Rob is caught on a mall security camera, wasted taking a leak on the Apple Store. The arrest makes headlines across the country. Four years later, Rob is sober and on a mission to put purpose and passion back into his life.  Still unhappy after trying jobs in different careers, […]

By |2021-02-17T15:40:07+00:00February 14th, 2017|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Male Speaker, Podcast, Uncategorized|3 Comments

SHAIR 102: “Sober Mommy” with Kayla Greenhalge, shit from my everyday life.

Kayla Greenhalge joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast. Kayla is the Founder of Sober Mommy Blog on Recovery and Addiction. She has also had articles featured on addictionblog.org and thefix.com. Kayla is part of the destigmatization of addiction movement. Kayla entered recovery on May 13, 2011. All of 2011 is what led up to this final try. My mom got there by 11 pm. She brought me to Norwood Hospital and told me to tell them what I told her.. I SHOUTED to the intake lady “IF YOU DO NOT HELP ME I AM GOING TO KILL MYSELF.” This got me put into a ward of people in the […]

SHAIR 101: “Recover PERIOD” with Torrance Johnson, Wear Something That Means Something.

Torrance Johnson joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast, and Torrance is the founder of Recover Period, a recovery clothing line who’s slogan is Wear Something That Means Something. Torrance came to the conclusion after evaluating where he was in his life and who he is as an individual, that today’s fashion, the bulk of it, does not express who he is or what he is passionate about. Torrance is a man who’s life has been affected by witnessing friends, family, and communities taken over by an illness most consider a lifetime battle. Included Torrance himself.  He is driven to connect with and lend support to as many people as […]

By |2021-02-17T15:40:13+00:00January 17th, 2017|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Male Speaker, Podcast|0 Comments

SHAIR 98: “My Journey Through Darkness” with Michelle Thöle, a Young Girl’s Journey as a Drug Addict!

Michelle Thöle, the author of My Journey Through Darkness, struggles with drug addiction over a period of about three years during her twenties. She travelled from South Africa, where she was born and raised, to Europe, in search of her own purpose and perhaps some silence in her head. Throughout her journey, she fell hopelessly in love with one disastrous man after the next. Never letting go of her faith, she finally found redemption and through her love for writing, is able to share some of her adventures, in the hope that it may bring hope to someone else. She has now settled in Cape Town with her daughter and […]

By |2021-02-17T15:40:17+00:00December 27th, 2016|Drug addiction, Female Speaker, Podcast, Uncategorized|0 Comments

SHAIR 97: “Full Recovery” with Brian McAlister, when relapse is not an option

Brian McAlister joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast.  Brian is a bestselling author, motivational speaker and the founder of Full Recovery Wellness Center in New Jersey. Brian is dedicated to helping recovering people achieve spiritual, personal and financial empowerment. Brian’s commitment to helping others recover from addiction and reach their full potential is his life’s mission.  From a low-bottom unemployed alcoholic and addict to leading a workforce of 1,800 people producing nearly half a billion dollars in annual sales is just a small part of Brian McAlister’s journey. Husband, father, entrepreneur, best-selling recovery author and coach, Brian subscribes to the spiritual axiom that with God all things are possible.  […]

By |2021-02-17T15:40:19+00:00December 20th, 2016|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Male Speaker, Podcast, Uncategorized|3 Comments

SHAIR 90: “Don’t leave before the Miracle Happens” with Dawn Lutrell as Ellen!

Listen to Dawn’s story now! Dawn Lutrell joins us on The SHAIR Podcast. Dawn is a recovering addict, a comedian and an entertainer who does one hell of a job impersonating Ellen DeGeneres. This year Dawn will be hosting In Recovery Magazine’s 3rd Annual Gratitude Gala event on November 18th in Scottsdale, Arizona. Omar: First, we just want to get to know a little bit about what you do on a regular basis, what does your normal daily routine look like including recovery? Dawn: I usually start the day with a good stiff black cup of coffee. I’m an early riser, so I’m at it pretty early, maybe sometimes before […]

By |2021-02-17T15:40:29+00:00November 1st, 2016|Drug addiction, Female Speaker, Podcast|2 Comments

SHAIR 89: “Sober is the New Cool” with Carly Benson, Miracles Are Brewing.

Carly Benson joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast the founder of Miracles Are Brewing. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and Coaches. She is a Certified Christian Life Coach through Light University and has also served on the Board of Directors for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Her mission is to teach people to love their weirdness and to bring forth the most epic versions of themselves. To live epic lives that are purpose-driven, passion-fueled, faith-centered and serve others in a way that offers impactful change. But life wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows for Carly. For a decade, her life was jam packed, fully loaded […]

By |2021-02-17T15:40:30+00:00October 25th, 2016|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Female Speaker, Podcast|0 Comments

SHAIR 84: “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” with Ed Keohane, a gripping story of Drug Addiction.

Listen to Ed’s story now! Edward Keohane joins us on The SHAIR Podcast today. Ed is very active in the SHAIR private group, has been a long-time listener to the podcast, huge supporter, and he’s got a hell of a story.  He reached out to me quite a few months back, and I’m finally getting him on the show. This episode is now one of my favorites, you do not want to miss this episode. Clean Date: January 14th, 2016 Omar: So Ed, let’s dive right in, buddy. You ready? Ed: I’m ready to go when you are. Omar: All right, let’s do this, man. So first, let’s talk about […]

By |2021-02-17T15:40:37+00:00September 20th, 2016|Cocaine, Drug addiction, Heroin, Male Speaker, Podcast, Uncategorized|2 Comments

TSP 078: “Real Deal Recovery” with Stephen Girard – Let’s talk about relapse prevention.

Listen Now – Click Play Below! Today we have Stephen Girard joining us on The SHAIR Podcast. Stephen is an accomplished percussionist who works with unusual sound sources, including self-made instruments and found objects. Recently, he launched a podcast called Real Deal Recovery that centers around relapse prevention with an emphasis on emotional sobriety and recovery. Stephen Girard is 32 years clean and sober, a Nationally Certified Recovery Coach, has 25 years coaching and consulting experience and clients include high-profile musicians and actors. He is a Recording Artist (20+ releases), Author, Music Educator and he was also a former Monk in Thailand. He has an amazing story, you’re going to […]

By |2021-02-17T15:40:45+00:00August 9th, 2016|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Male Speaker, Podcast|0 Comments