Melanie Williams is an adventure blogger who posts audio and blog versions of her experiences entitled A Hundred Days in Mexico. From a comfy corporate job, to owning a yoga studio, Melanie's life is now all about surfing and writing. She shares her past pain and how following her heart's desire lead to a life of self-acceptance and joy. Here’s a summary of what you can expect! What was … [Read more...]
100 Days in Mexico with Melanie Williams
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
