Recovering From Reality

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Ep. 105 Q+A The Social Causes of Addiction and Mental Health with Bob Forrest and Evan Haines Jan 04, 2021

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In today's episode, I am joined by Bob Forrest and Evan Haines. Bob and Evan are co-founders of Alo House Recovery Centers, a holistic, non-12-step rehab facility. Both former addicts, Bob and Evan have extensive experience in the recovery field and are experts in the compassionate care model.

We dive into the following topics…

- Calling things into existence, manifestation, and the law of attraction

- If therapists without addiction experience have a place in drug treatment and how they can utilize empathy and evidence based practices to increase effectiveness in modern treatment

- Navigating weed addiction and getting sober without hitting a “rock-bottom”

- Setting healthy boundaries with family members

- How profoundly divorce can impact children and their mental health

- Coparenting with a spouse in active addiction and how gender differences impact this

- Evan and Bob’s upcoming book—America is Addiction

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Ep. 104 Self-Accountability and Sobriety with Kat Von D Dec 28, 2020

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In today's episode, I am joined by Kat Von D Kat is a tattoo artist, model, entrepreneur, and television personality. She appeared on LA Ink as a tattoo artist beginning in 2007. Since then she founded and ran Kat Von D Beauty. (Bio adapted from Wikipedia)

We dive into the following topics…

- Kat’s childhood and what lead to her addiction and now 14 years of sobriety

- Navigating the feeling of not belonging

- How parenting changes across generations

- The importance of self-accountability

- The impact of the pandemic and lockdowns on mental health and using service to combat this

- Parenting and being in a relationship while sober

- Motherhood and birth

- Navigating public criticism and backlash on parenting and lifestyle choices

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Ep. 103 Our Brains Aren’t Broken, Our Society Is with Johann Hari Dec 21, 2020

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In today's episode, I am joined by Johann Hari. Johann is the author of two New York Times best-selling books. His first, ‘Chasing the Scream: the First and Last Days of the War on Drugs’, is currently being adapted into a major Hollywood film by Oscar-winning director Lee Daniels, and into a non-fiction documentary series. His most recent book, ‘Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions’ is being translated into 28 languages and has been praised by a very broad range of people, from Oprah to Hillary Clinton to Tucker Carlson, from Elton John to Naomi Klein to Glenn Greenwald. It was described by the British Journal of General Practice as “one of the most important texts of recent years”, and shortlisted for an award by the British Medical Association.

We dive into the following topics…

- Johann’s profound work with depression and addiction research

- The influence of our environment on our mental health and functioning

- How we as a society can move towards a place of improved mental health

- Stepping away from your ego when pursuing happiness

- Sitting in the discomfort of pain to work towards acceptance and understanding

- So much more!

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Ep. 102 Teenage Depression and Behavior Modification Programs with Sadie Sutton Dec 14, 2020

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In today's episode, I am joined by Sadie Sutton. Sadie is a 17-year-old high school senior from the Bay Area. After receiving a year and a half of intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety, she was inspired to share her story with fellow teens going through their own personal growth. She is the host of She Persisted, a podcast offering impactful and inspirational interviews with subject matter experts, fellow teenagers, and social media personalities to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and inspire teens to create their life worth living. Sadie hopes to major in psychology in college and pursue a career in clinical psychology to further her impact in the mental health field.

We dive into the following topics…

- Overcoming severe depression and teenage behavioral modification programs

- Experiencing mental health issues without having gone through extreme trauma

- Putting on a front to mask mental health issues and the further suffering that develop as a result

- Self-harming as a call for help

- Residential treatment and depression recovery

- The importance of family work when a loved one goes to rehab or mental health treatment

- and more!

Mentioned in this week’s episode…

- The Dark Side of Teen Behavioral Modification Programs with Sydney Montana

- 3East McLean Hospital

- Hold On to Your Kids by Gabor Maté MD

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Ep. 101 Q+A: Holiday Traditions, Real Housewives, Postpartum Anxiety, and more! Dec 07, 2020

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Today I am sitting down for a solo episode where I answer your questions. In this Q+A, I dive into the following topics…

- Breaking the cycle of generational family trauma by creating holiday traditions

- Maintaining your mental health during a pandemic and accepting our current reality

- The importance of creating space in our lives to feel good

- How I spend my very limited free time

- My holiday gift guide (reiki training, Cured products, Sophie and Lili mugs, crystal kits for the girls, Osea Malibu products, RFR Merch, Vintage Boho Bags, and Saxx boxers)

- How to raise your vibration while doing shadow work

- If I would do the Real Housewives

- The first steps to take in your healing journey

- Navigating postpartum anxiety and prescription anxiety medications

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Ep. 100 Improving Your Intuition with Laura Day Nov 30, 2020

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In today's episode, I am joined by Laura Day. Bestselling author Laura Day has spent three decades helping individuals, organizations, and companies use their innate intuitive abilities to create profound changes in their lives. Her work has helped demystify intuition and demonstrate its practical, verifiable uses in the fields of business, science, medicine and personal growth. She has trained thousands of people to use their brains and perceptions in effective ways including scientists, celebrities, business executives, and other professionals to realize their goals while creating supportive and inspiring communities. Laura has been featured in many publications including Newsweek, New York Magazine, The Independent, Bottom Line, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and People magazines. She speaks regularly both here and abroad, and has appeared on numerous shows including CNN, Fox News, Good Morning America, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

We dive into the following topics…

- Laura’s career path as an intuit for Fortune 500 companies

- Navigating being an empath and coping with painful challenges

- Generational addiction and suicidal tendencies

- Utilizing intuition as a tool to navigate the world

- The importance of sitting in your discomfort

- The measurable benefits of spiritual and energetic healing

- Relying on intuition over objective research

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Ep. 99 Surviving Breast Cancer with Selin Esendagli Nov 23, 2020

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In today's episode, I am joined by Selin Esendagli who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 23, during the COVID-19 lockdown.

We dive into the following topics…

- Navigating health anxiety before and after receiving a diagnosis

- The prevalence of breast cancer in the United States

- How Selin shifted her mindset from avoidance to facing her recovery head-on

- Moving on and coping with life after dramatic life changes and traumas

- Sitting in the discomfort of waiting for treatment results

- Finding virtual support via social media

- Experiencing cancer treatment during a pandemic

- Selin’s cancer treatment plan

- Body dysmorphia as a result of a breast cancer diagnosis

- The impact of a cancer diagnosis on a family system

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Ep. 98 The Agricultural Crisis with Ryland Engelhart Nov 16, 2020

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In today's episode, I am joined by Ryland Engelhart. Ryland is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kiss the Ground and is the producer of Kiss The Ground the Movie on Netflix. He has spent the last 15 years as an entrepreneur and love-activist, working in hospitality and building a family business of organic plant-based restaurants called Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre in Southern CA. He is also a co-creator of the award-winning, transformational documentary film, “May I Be Frank.” He is a catalyst of possibility with an infectious passion for life. He is a public speaker and community organizer and works to inspire more "love & gratitude" in his organizational culture and culture at large. He speaks on sacred commerce, gratitude, love as an inside job, 10 tools for building community, and regeneration, and is the host of Kiss the Ground's "We Can Do This Podcast.”

We dive into the following topics…

- Rylands work on the Kiss The Ground the Movie

- The benefits of nature on wellbeing and livelihood

- The effects of climate change on wildfires and other natural disasters

- How carbon actually functions in the natural world and its connection to global warming

- The benefits of regenerative agriculture

- The United States’ cultural approach to the agricultural industry and the harmful effects of these practices

- The connection between soil health, plant health, and civilization health

- How you can support the regenerative agricultural and soil health movements

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Ep. 97 Dating and Sobriety with Lindsey Metselaar Nov 09, 2020

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In today's episode, I am joined by Lindsey Metselaar. Lindsey is a native New Yorker, CEO of Lindsey's Lunchbox and host of the popular dating podcast, We Met At Acme After many dating experiences, Lindsey felt it was imperative to create this podcast and shed a light on this touchy subject. Since creating We Met At Acme, Lindsey has learned more about dating than she had ever hoped. On WMAA, she talks with experts, friends, celebrities, and people of all walks of life to learn about what their dating experience has been.

We dive into the following topics…

- Lindsey’s experience with weed addiction and her path to sobriety

- The impact of the 12 step program and recovery community on Lindsey and Alexis’ wellbeing

- Navigating romantic relationships and sobriety

- Lindsey’s perspective on dating during quarantine

- The culture of motherhood and alcohol

- Lindsey’s best tips for men and women navigating the dating world

Mentioned in this week's episode...

- Getting to “I Do” by Dr. Pat Allen

- We Met at Acme

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Ep. 96 Q+A: Self-sabotage, Crystal Recommendations, Spirituality Advice, Recovery and Careers, and Emotional Awareness Nov 02, 2020

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In today's episode, I am doing a solo Q+A where I dive into the following topics…

- Self-sabotaging in relationships with family member and friends

- My crystal recommendations (smokey quartz, clear quartz, rose quartz, amethyst, selenite, black turmaline, obsidian, red jasper, lapis lazuli, moldavite, and tiger’s eye to name a few) and how to cleanse your crystals

- Connecting with your spirituality and my tips for embarking on your own religious journey

- Navigating your recovery and a career

- Working through shame surrounding addiction recovery

- Emotional sensitivity and sitting in the discomfort of our current reality

Mentioned in this week's episode...

- Sign up for the Sacred Sunday Newsletter on recoveringfromreality.com

- RFR Merch

- Loving Thyself Rocks on Etsy and Instagram

- Neville Goddard: The Complete Reader

- Agape International Spiritual Center

- Science of Mind 365 by Ernest Holmes

- How to Know God by Deepak Chopra