Courageous Recovery Podcast

After surviving several mental health challenges, he became a provider. He developed a healing workshop, based on a book he authored, and he has traveled the world promoting his programs. Craig reached out to me via LinkedIn, sometime in the last half of 2020 – we chatted for a while via WhatsApp and decided he would be a great guest for this podcast. However, at that time accessing a decent internet connection was quite challenging for him, so we agreed to wait a few months.He now describes...

Step 9 is critical in your recovery journey - forgive yourself, make amends, and thrive!

On this episode we’re going to be covering Step 5 – focused on confessing or admitting our sins, all the dark and secrets of our past, to another person. Step 5 is often difficult for people. I have often been asked, “why do I have to admit my wrongs to...

It was by no accident that John Giordano chose addiction and mental health treatment as his life’s work. Growing up the son of a heroin dealer and trying to cope with the trauma of being molested as a young boy, he fell hard into drugs and alcohol. Over...

Raymond Campbell is a long-time friend and Christian brother. We’ve known each other for more than twenty-five years and have been in numerous business ventures together. Ray has been sober for almost forty years.He refers to himself as a “re-vert” to...

Step 1 is the beginning of your recovery journey. At the very outset is the realization there are three issues to be dealt with via this step: (1) being powerless (2) denial, and (3) admitting powerlessness. The journey begins where we admit that we are...

I've had some incredible and amazing guests on the first forty-five episodes. But this episode is extra special - God blessed me with two amazing ladies in my life and they are on this broadcast. My beautiful wife Pat and my awesome mother Joanne are my...

Author Kellie J. Wright is a writer, speaker, and Self-Love Transformation Guide. She’s also the host of Conscious Speaks Podcast, a board member of National Harmony Water Center in Eureka Springs Arkansas, and business owner of Internal Journeys. Her...

Joel Sheagren is a veteran photographer, director, and producer, who served the advertising industry for nearly 30-years. In 2015 he started directing and producing films. His first independent film was called CRACKED ICE which ran on the Hulu network....

Episode 43 - Overcoming the Fear of FailureOn this broadcast we will tackle some challenging aspects of fear. As Zig Ziglar wrote many years ago, "when it comes to F-E-A-R, you can choose to fight or flight. F-E-A-R really has two meanings: "Forget...

My guest is Luke Dillenburger, a native of Cincinnati, now residing on the Space Coast of Florida. He has battled opiates since first being prescribed pain pills following sports injuries.Luke has performed as a highly motivated realtor with a...

My guest on Episode 41 is Mike Jaffe, a native Floridian, who has a reputation in the construction industry of having an honest work ethic, broad experience, and a drive to help anyone in the construction field. He has been with DFI General Contractors...

Dr. Lin is an author, a speaker, and is passionate about sharing his experiences with the problems of addiction to drugs and alcohol.Lin is an Honors grad of the UNC School of Medicine and studied at Duke University Medical Center. He later held faculty...

My guest on Episode #39 is Brian Alston, who resides on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Brian is a pioneer in providing education and training for individual persons and communities who are seeking multi-generational economic results via greater...

Pastor Devin Miller, Founder and Pastor at Clear Faith Christian Counseling, Consulting and Coaching Services is my guest on Episode 38. His life calling is: To love God and to serve God’s people.Pastor Devin was raised in Wisconsin, graduated from the...

Deb Morgan, my guest on Episode 37, has a story that’s shocking, heartbreaking, and one of perseverance.Deb demonstrates a commitment to overcoming, healing, and helping others do the same as a tireless advocate and coming out the other side of...

Lizbeth Meredith is an award-winning author, a speaker, and online teacher, based in Alaska with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in psychology. She has worked as a domestic violence advocate and a child abuse investigator, and...

Jim has been working in the field of Community Safety and ASB for 25 years.He started his career in 1995 working for West Midlands Police in Smethwick, where he specialized in Neighborhood Policing and tackling the drug trade.He subsequently took up the...

Don’t ever give up!!! Are words of encouragement I’ve often given to the guy or gal who’s ready to quit or just give up. Or, they say “there’s no hope for me – I’ve tried everything”. My guest on the show this week is Greg McAlpin, an entrepreneur who...

Courageous Recovery Podcast Tuesday Nights 8/7c Ep 35 Special Guest: Jim Nixon