Self Recovery

Hi, my name is Bryan, I’m in long-term recovery, sober from drugs and alcohol. In this personal account, I share my early story and thoughts on life before and after recovery. My hope in sharing my journey is that my perspective with failures and successes in both getting sober and "being" sober resonates with someone. It’s possible for anyone to find healing in some form, recovery from a darkness that has engulfed our lives.

Can meditation really alleviate stress, bring serenity, and, perhaps, improve your health? Scientific studies appear to show that they can. The evidence is clear. Meditation has been shown to help relieve stress, offer a feeling of serenity, and boost some health issues such as a lack of attention. However, while meditation promises a host of valid advantages and perhaps others unknown, it is covered with mystery.

One of Dug McGuirk's key principles centers on the concept of State, i.e. your state of mind, how you feel. State is the emotional fuel you want to fill up on - the things or experiences that make you feel good. Most people have been fueling up the wrong way their entire life, and their state is not what it ought to be. One of the worst things people fill up on is alcohol and drugs. Fueling up the right way is what successful people do - they fill up with it first thing in the morning, every day of their lives.

This true and inspirational story of Alan Eisenberg's life offers a raw and honest portrait of a bullying survivor and takes you on a journey that, in the end, leads to recovery and solutions to help heal from the trauma of the long-term effects of bullying. The issue of the long-term effects that bullying has on people is brought to life through Alan's story and how he tried to suppress the childhood trauma brought on by bullying, but finally had to confront it when anxiety, self-esteem issues, and finally depression set in.

Escape the Burnout Spiral Without Burning It All Down You didn’t start your business to work 24/7, answer emails from the bathroom, or lie awake at 2AM wondering if you can keep going. But if you're like most entrepreneurs, burnout has crept in—and it's costing you your energy, creativity, and love for the work you once adored. Burnout-Proof is your field guide to building a sustainable business without sacrificing yourself in the process. No fluff. No hustle culture nonsense. Just clear-eyed strategies for protecting your energy, setting boundaries that stick, and reclaiming your spark...

As she winds her way on her motorcycle through Northern Ontario, Canada, Tracey Rogers reflects on the most difficult periods in her life, courageously sharing how she overcame events that led her into the dark depths of self-loathing. Rogers opens her life story like a wide county road, revealing how she emerged from severe childhood trauma, and an incredible addiction odyssey through small towns in Canada to big cities and beaches in the United States. This is the journey of Rogers’ extraordinary life.

My aunt lived in that area, and we were taken there daily. I can remember her telling me I was special and that I would be a star someday. That I had to do everything she said. Listen, practice. My father was supposed to be watching my sister and me, but he would take us there and leave us with her. For part of that time we stayed with my aunt until we could get our own place. My father was supposed to be looking for work, but he would take off with my blood uncles every day, so it got to be that I never saw either parent for long periods of time. That would change on occasion when my ...

Are you ready to take the first step toward a smoke-free life? Imagine waking up each day with a fresh sense of freedom, knowing you’ve finally left smoking behind. Stop Smoking Hypnosis is more than an audiobook; it’s your compassionate companion on the journey to liberation from the grip of nicotine. Through deep sleep meditation and powerful, positive affirmations, this guided self-hypnosis session will empower you to reclaim control over your health, silence cravings, and reawaken the strong, resilient person within.

Signs of codependency are often hidden in plain sight. Are you making lots of sacrifices to make other people happy, but they don’t seem to return the favor? Does your relationship seem kind of one-sided? If this sounds like you, you likely suffer from codependency. But you don't have to be worried! There are lots of ways to even the battlefield and get your life back. The first step is to understand what codependency means. Experts say it's a behavior pattern in which you find yourself dependent on approval from someone else for your self-worth and identity.

Alone. Forgotten. Ashamed. What do these words mean to you? What about junkie? Loser? To someone, these words become part of their everyday life. Does this mean they are no longer human? As the human race, do we completely understand the suffering others go through? And what do we do to help? Nothing.

The American Cancer Society, the world's most respected authority on smoking and health, presents its breakthrough stop-smoking program -- available for the first time to future ex-smokers everywhere. Freshstart helps you to kick the smoking habit in a day-to-day audio program that gets you through the critical period of quitting -- the first three weeks.

This talk is very general, and is relevant to all sorts of addictions. As a recovery speaker, Bob Earll was sort of a Swiss Army knife. His message fit Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as Adult Children of Alcoholics. Though an Alcoholic, the drug addiction part of his alcoholism enabled him to speak to Narcotics Anonymous. This talk is at a Cocaine Anonymous event, and his opiate use would have qualified him to speak to Heroin Anonymous.

Quit Smoking with Guided Hypnosis – Effective, Relaxing, and Permanent Did you know that 79% of people quit smoking within 6 months after undergoing hypnosis? Guided hypnosis is among the most effective smoking cessation programs available. Quitting smoking permanently is challenging without strong mental support. Smoking suppresses survival instincts in our unconscious mind. Our premium hypnosis session can help you overcome nicotine cravings effortlessly – even while you sleep! This powerful session establishes and reinforces smoke-free habits at both conscious and unconscious levels.

When women and men experience trauma or severe life stressors, including sexual abuse, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. Acclaimed Australian motivational speaker Di Riddell’s great passion is showing you that you can re-activate and tap into your inner confidence and self-esteem bringing new energy and joy into your life, so you can know yourself as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe.

It all began with a single question: “When you stopped using drugs, how did you get rid of the craving?” Though I have been asked many questions over the years about how I got off drugs, this was a new one. The following day, I was being interviewed by Joshua Muhammad on the People’s Podcast. During the interview, I shared some aspects in my journey to overcome addiction. Then, he asked the question that sealed the deal. He wanted to know if I would be willing to speak with people who had questions regarding addiction. In that moment, I knew it was time for this book.

Finding Light: A Journey Through the Darkness of Depression 🌿 Hope. Healing. Resilience. 🌿 Depression isn’t just sadness—it’s an all-consuming darkness that can make every day feel like a battle. But even in the deepest shadows, there is light. Finding Light: A Journey Through the Darkness of Depression is more than just a book—it’s a lifeline. In these pages, you’ll find raw, honest, and deeply personal reflections on the struggles of depression, alongside powerful insights and practical strategies to help you reclaim your life. Whether you’re searching for ...

Pain, Failure and Misery are the Stepping Stones to Success is a story of triumph that only pain and misery could bring. It is a story of hope that is offered for our youth, our family and friends who are suffering from chemical dependency, for those who have lost loved ones as they didn't have to die in vain, and for clinicians who are seeking a way to think that may differ from the norm so we can offer tools to save lives.

Roma brings authenticity and refreshing keys that guide you out of despair, pain, and grief to a place where you can smile again. A life filled with one trauma after another: her daughter brutally murdered, and her husband and grand-daughter killed in a light plane crash. Roma has stepped out of the prison of grief and become a prisoner of hope and wholeness.

Waking Up Tomorrow chronicles my struggles against anxiety disorder and depression. It's a no-holds-barred account of how I have coped with anxiety-related issues over the years and the methods I adopt to continue to move forward, day after day. I share my analysis on what I perceive to help listeners progress more positively with their lives and what I also found does not help and can be counterproductive.