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How to Stop the Cycle of Codependency and Toxic Relationships with Elizabeth Overstreet

Why do we fall into toxic relationships? How can we stop acting out on codependent behaviors? How do we know when someone isn’t right for us? Today’s guest is Relationship Expert Elizabeth Overstreet and she’s going to give us the truth behind why we find ourselves in unhappy, destructive relationships. The big secret? It’s you. If you find yourself hopping from disaster to disaster or just surviving in an unhappy marriage or relationship, then it’s time to own up to it and take action. Listen as Elizabeth teaches us how to become aware of our patterns, stop playing the victim and empower ourselves to create healthy, happy relationships [...]

By |2021-02-17T15:24:29+00:00June 4th, 2019|Podcast, Trauma and Abuse|0 Comments
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Purified by Fire with Jeannine Wise

Jeannine Wise is with us today on The SHAIR Podcast. SHAIR was one of the first resources Jeannine found when she was trying to get traction in early  sobriety. She is our first guest from Refuge Recovery, a Buddhist-inspired recovery pathway. For those having problems connecting with traditional rehab or twelve step programs, the Refuge Recovery is an option that may resonate with you. Jeannine shares the incredible insights she’s learned during her two years of sobriety. She reveals how her addiction was like being purified by fire, and how she transcended her pain to grow into the person she was meant to be. Refuge Recovery RefugeRecovery.Org Refuge Recovery Online […]

By |2021-05-25T16:02:14+00:00December 18th, 2018|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Podcast, Trauma and Abuse, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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From Recovery to Discovery with Jeanne Foot

Jeanne Foot is a mental health advocate and certified addiction counsellor and recovery specialist, with over a decade serving individuals and families in the Toronto area, across the globe, and online. Her own struggles with the nature of addiction and years spent navigating the mental health care system as an advocate for her child has enabled her to become a change agent and a mentor in transformation for others. Jeanne is the product of three generations of trauma in her middle-class family. Her life was chaotic out of the gate. When she became a mother, she had to navigate serious mental health issues with her children. Jeanne had to innovate […]

By |2021-05-25T16:02:08+00:00December 4th, 2018|Drug addiction, Female Speaker, Podcast, Trauma and Abuse|0 Comments
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The Meat Sack with Drew Canole

Do you ever feel: Aimless without a purpose in life? Afraid of the opinions of friends, family, or others in your circle? Pressured by images in the media and online that make you feel inferior and inadequate? Then you don’t want to miss today’s episode with Drew Canole. Drew is the Founder and CEO of fitlife.tv. Many of you will remember The SHAIR Podcast promoting Organify for 6 months because it is an amazing superfood product, my wife and I still drink it on almost a daily basis. Drew is a rockstar in the world of fitness, nutrition and mindset, with a huge heart for others and doing his part […]

By |2021-02-17T15:29:01+00:00October 23rd, 2018|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Male Speaker, Podcast, Trauma and Abuse|0 Comments
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SHAIR 184: Surviving Sexual Abuse with Rachel Grant

Rachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse. She brings to the table a passionate belief that her clients do not have to remain trapped or confronted daily by the thoughts or behaviors that result from abuse. Rachel’s story started when she was a young girl when she was sexually abused by her grandfather. As she grew into an adult, she was convinced there was no way out of the pain and feelings of worthlessness and endured an excruciating life for more than twenty […]

By |2021-02-17T15:29:14+00:00August 21st, 2018|Female Speaker, Podcast, Trauma and Abuse|0 Comments
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SHAIR 181: The Victim Suit with Denise W.

Denise and I met 5 years ago when she was a patient at Costa Rica Recovery. We saw each other in passing at the AA and NA meetings. And when she finished her treatment, she went back to the United States. She recently returned to Costa Rica to share her story on the anniversary of her 5th year in sobriety. It impacted me so much, I asked her if she would be willing to share her story on the podcast and here we are. Denise has an intense past full of childhood trauma and abuse, self-loathing, and racism that developed into full-blown alcoholism and a long pattern of destructive relationships. […]

By |2021-05-25T16:01:09+00:00July 31st, 2018|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Female Speaker, Podcast, Prescription Drugs, Trauma and Abuse, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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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 […]

By |2021-05-25T16:00:41+00:00June 12th, 2018|Alcoholism, Cocaine, Crack, Drug addiction, Eating Disorder, Eating Disorders, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Main Slider, Male Speaker, Marijuana, Methamphetamines, Podcast, Podcast Archive, Prescription Drugs, Sex and Porn Addiction, SHAIR your story, Trauma and Abuse, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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SHAIR 137: Yoga for Internal Healing from Addiction with Kyczy Hawk

Kyczy Hawk was raised by an alcoholic mother who was incapable of taking care of the family. She graduated early so she could dive head-first into the counter-culture, drug-filled world of 1960s San Fransisco. She became an alcoholic and an IV drug user, and let herself be abused by men to the point where she had but one thread of dignity left. That last thread brought her to Alcoholics Anonymous where she eventually found sobriety. Fourteen years later, Kyczy was overworked, overwhelmed and in danger of a relapse. By a divine sign, she discovers yoga, taking her recovery to new heights of healing, self-discovery, and self-love. She has written the book […]

By |2021-02-17T15:30:21+00:00September 26th, 2017|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Female Speaker, Podcast, Trauma and Abuse|0 Comments
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SHAIR 122: “One Is Too Many…” with Amy B. Mother, Wife, Recovering Alcoholic

Listen to Amy’s story now! Amy B. joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast, and Amy got sober 10 years ago using 12-step recovery. Most recently she became a recovery coach and is participating in an internship with a long-term up to two years sober treatment living facility. She joins us today to share with us her unbelievable battle with alcohol and her inspirational journey into recovery. Clean Date: August 4, 2006 Below are few questions Amy answered for us on the show. Omar: So tell us what is your anniversary date? Amy B. : My anniversary date is August 4th. I did the calendar thing, and I have 3,927 […]

By |2021-02-17T15:39:42+00:00June 13th, 2017|Alcoholism, Female Speaker, Podcast, Prescription Drugs, Trauma and Abuse|0 Comments
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SHAIR 116: “Sex in Recovery” with Jennifer Matesa, a meeting between the covers.

Listen to Jennifer’s story now! Jennifer Matesa the author of Sex in Recovery: A meeting between the covers joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast. Sexuality in the context of recovery is rarely talked about openly, in part because our broader culture may inhibit us from sharing our true experiences. For some, the prospect of sober sex feels like uncharted waters–in the past, we’ve rarely had sex without first numbing ourselves with drugs and alcohol. What does it mean to have an intimate relationship in sobriety? Exploring that question deepens our recovery journey. With this groundbreaking work, Jennifer Matesa uncovers the challenges real people encounter when they start taking their […]

By |2021-02-17T15:39:50+00:00May 2nd, 2017|Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Female Speaker, Podcast, Prescription Drugs, Sex and Porn Addiction, Trauma and Abuse|0 Comments
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