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SHAIR 174: Genius Recovery with Joe Polish

Joe Polish is founder and president of Piranha Marketing. His Genius Network and GeniusX masterminds feature household guests like Peter Diamandis, Tony Robbins, Sir Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, and John Mackay. Joe is the creator of Artists for Addicts and Genius Recovery, an organization’s whose mission is to change the global conversation around addiction and recovery from one of judgment to one of compassion. He is currently working on an addiction recovery book with former SHAIR guest, Anna David. Joe is a dynamic individual who is seeking tools for recovery in any shape or form, even ibogaine and ayahuasca. His is an inspirational story full of new insights into addiction and how to break […]

042: “My Truth Starts Here” Melissa Johnson now 6 months clean and sober takes us through 20 years of alcohol and drug abuse and her Journey into Recovery.

SHOW NOTES: Today we have Melissa Johnson joining us on The SHAIR Podcast, the founder of My Truth Starts Here.  She’s an advocate for mothers in recovery and a blogger.  This is the second time since Melissa started drinking over 20 years ago that she makes a valiant attempt to get sober. The first time was in 2014. She is a single mom of 2 beautiful children age 7 and 5. On May 18th she relapsed and got her children taken away from her and she is now working towards bringing them back home.  Today Melissa takes her through her horrific battle with alcohol and cocaine until she again hits rock […]

By |2021-02-17T15:41:43+00:00December 1st, 2015|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Podcast, SHAIR your story|0 Comments

040: “Bottled” Dana Bowman, the Author of “A Woman’s Guide to Early Recovery” shares with us her Battle with Alcoholism and Journey into Recovery.

SHOW NOTES: Today we have Dana Bowman joining us on The SHAIR podcast, the author of “Bottled: A Woman’s Guide to Early Recovery“. Here is a blurb from the book: An unflinching and hilarious memoir about recovery as a mother of young kids, Bottled explains the perils moms face with drinking and chronicles the author’s path to recovery, from hitting bottom to the months of early sobriety—a blur of pain and chaos—to her now (in)frequent moments of peace.  Punctuated by potent, laugh-out-loud sarcasm, Bottled offers practical suggestions on how to be a sober, present-in-the-moment mom, one day at a time, and provides much needed levity on an issue too often treated […]

By |2021-02-17T15:41:48+00:00November 17th, 2015|Alcoholism, Cocaine, Drug addiction, Podcast, SHAIR your story|8 Comments

Rule 62 – Episode 03 – Spirituality vs Religion!

SHOW NOTES: Rule 62 – Spirituality vs Religion!   Rule 62 – “Don’t take yourself so damn seriously” On today’s Episode we have a panel discussion about Spirituality vs Religion.  We will again go over emails and listener feedback, it’s a lot of fun! Please send us your feedback at o@theshairpodcast.com The Rule 62 Episodes have been getting great feedback so please feel free to leave more.  Leave me a Voicemail or Email me on topics to discuss, your feedback and comments on upcoming topics, things you are grateful for, things that piss you off about life or about the meetings.   Email me at o@theshairpodcast.com and lets get connected.   […]

By |2021-02-17T15:41:49+00:00November 12th, 2015|Podcast, Rule 62, SHAIR your story|1 Comment

039: “Recovery in the Now” Warren Broad, a Therapist and Addictions Counselor shares his 15 year battle with drug abuse. 

SHOW NOTES: Today we have Warren Broad joining us on The SHAIR Podcast, the creator of the Recovery in the Now Program. He’s a therapist a counselor and a coach. So Warren, let’s dive right in. Tell us about how your life is today, your hobbies, exercise…take us into your normal daily routine, including recovery, but more importantly, tell us about your Recovery in the Now Program. Warren: Well in day to day life exercise is absolutely a big part of recovery for me. I am constantly working towards some kind of goal and this time my hope is that come the spring, I’m in Canada so we get a […]

037: “Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll” Jeff Shane now 4 years clean and sober takes us through 4 decades of drug abuse as a Music Promoter.

SHOW NOTES: On today’s episode of The SHAIR Podcast we have Jeff Shane joining us.  Jeff now 4 ½ years clean takes us through 4 decades of sex, drugs and rock and roll.  His adventure starts out in 1966 experimenting with all kinds of drugs like mescaline, peyote and marijuana.  All through high school and college Jeff was partying like a rock star. After college he bounced around from job to job until he got hired in the mail room at CBS records and worked his way up to Vice President of Rock Promotions at Capitol Records handling artists like Bog Segar, Paul McCartney, Queen and the Doobie Brothers. After 9 […]

Rule 62 – Ep 01: Don’t take yourself so damn seriously!

Rule 62 – Ep 01: Don’t take yourself so damn seriously! On today’s Episode of The SHAIR Podcast we bring you the first episode of Rule 62: Don’t take yourself so damn seriously!  This is a brand new concept that I would like to start producing for Thursdays that has no real format.  I would like to get feedback from my listeners by emailing me at o@theshairpodcast.com. I can’t do this alone, I need your feedback so tell me what you think of the show, what you like, what you don’t like.  Give me topics to discuss, things you are grateful for, things that piss you off about life or […]

By |2021-02-17T15:41:57+00:00October 22nd, 2015|Alcoholism, Cocaine, Drug addiction, Podcast, SHAIR your story|0 Comments

035: “Invitation to the White House” Arielle Spanvill goes from opiates, crystal meth and jail to recovery and the White House.

SHOW NOTES: On today’s episode of The SHAIR Podcast Arielle Spanvill now 6 years clean and sober takes us through her horrific battle with drugs and alcohol.  She started at the age of 12 years old getting high on cough syrup with codeine and quickly turned to narcotic pain relievers when her father passed away.  This was the catalyst for Arielle to completely disconnect from reality and her addiction began to unfold. During high school around the age of 17 her anger and bitterness about her father’s death escalated and Arielle was soon experimenting with opiates, smoking weed and drinking alcohol as coping mechanisms. During college she falls in love with […]

034: “That Sober Guy” Shane Ramer, now 2 years clean and the host of That Sober Guy Podcast takes us through his battle with drug addiction and alcoholism.

SHOW NOTES: On Todays Episode of The SHAIR Podcast we have a special guest Shane Ramer, the host and founder of That Sober Guy Podcast. Shane started experimenting with drugs and alcohol in high school smoking weed and drinking alcohol.  By the age of 19 he had graduated to cocaine and crystal meth.  By the grace of God, Shane realized quickly that crystal meth was a powerful drug and abandoned it.  However, his alcoholism took over and soon he was drinking everyday putting his life and his marriage in jeopardy. When he realized that he had completely lost control of his life he asked his wife for help and willingly went […]

033: Dr. George Baxter-Holder “Drugs, Food, Sex and God” a crystal meth addict drug dealer goes from convict to Doctor through the power of intention.

SHOW NOTES: Today on The SHAIR Podcast Dr. George Baxter-Holder now 15 years clean and the Author of Drugs, Food, Sex and God takes us through 9 years of horrific intravenous methamphetamine abuse. George started using drugs at the age of 16 as a coping mechanism for dealing with his feelings of insecurity when he discovered he was gay.  It quickly progressed into a full blown addiction to Chrystal Meth and he eventually starts living in the streets and dealing drugs to support his very expensive drug habit.  While in his addiction George gets arrested and spends 3 years in prison for drug dealing and it turns out to be the […]

By |2021-02-17T15:43:41+00:00September 29th, 2015|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Male Speaker, Podcast, SHAIR your story|0 Comments