Marsha Stone is a true visionary in the recovery field. Learn why her approach to recovery is so successful.Marsha Stone is a true visionary in the recovery field. Marsha owns Bringing Real Change (BRC) Recovery, which provides clients with a set of life skills and spiritual practices that will be incorporated and assimilated into their minds and hearts and allow them to recreate and reclaim their lives. BRC’s unique approach to recovery has met with great success. Marsha shares information about her center, her innovative vision for the field of addiction treatment, and how she integrates ..read more

Addiction and recovery can be taxing on a relationship, as both parties work to balance caring for themselves and supporting each other.New research from Recovery Brands, a company providing helpful addiction-related information online through sites such as Recovery.org, finds that 70% of people who go into rehab are in a romantic relationship, and that 80% of those people continue their relationship after their partner completes treatment. Addiction and recovery can be taxing on a relationship, as both parties work to balance caring for themselves and supporting each other. Candace Pla ..read more

Many people think that someone suffering from addiction must hit rock bottom to be truly ready to get better. It's simply not true.Many people think that someone suffering from addiction must hit rock bottom to be truly ready to get better. Stephen Pfleiderer believes that this notion is flat-out false and is an unfortunate myth that keeps many people stuck in a negative and potentially life-threatening situation. Stephen is a certified interventionist, addiction specialist, recovery coach, and founder of San Francisco Intervention, which integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concept ..read more

We spend a lot of time underestimating our own power... our power to bring about change or our power to create.We spend a lot of time underestimating our own power... our power to bring about change or our power to create. Chris Edgar is the composer of The Breakout, a musical that follows a group of young adults who come to realize their true potential and power to change their own destiny. Drawing from his own experiences in high school, and exploring topics such as teen suicide and mental illness, The Breakout is an inspiration to everyone who wants to take control of their own destiny ..read more

Taking a scary leap of faith can change your life in profound ways.Whether it’s quitting your job, leaving your partner, or committing to confront your addiction, taking a risk is not easy. But, taking that scary leap of faith can change your life in profound ways. Shelby Stanger is an inspiration to all of us who are looking for the courage to go after our dreams. Shelby left a successful career in international marketing to pursue her passion of writing and traveling internationally. She is the host of Wild Ideas Worth Living, a podcast that aims to be empowering, informative and helpful ..read more

When you’re on the road to recovery, it can be nice to have a guide who understands your unique needs.When you’re on the road to recovery, it can be nice to have a guide who understands your unique needs. Sam Epstein understands this better than most people. Sam works as a case manager who coordinates care for his client’s specific needs. He has also been in recovery since December 2013. He used his expertise, experience, and wisdom to find SoberCompass.org, which helps people find the best method and place for their own personal recovery. Sam shares his own journey and the ways that SoberC ..read more

What happens when you bite off more than you can chew with your credit? How can you keep yourself from spending more than you can afford?Offers for low interest, high limit credit cards seem to show up in mailboxes every day. A new credit card can be a good idea, but it also often gives you the false sense that you can make that big ticket purchase or take that dream vacation. But, what happens when you bite off more than you can chew with your credit? How can you keep yourself from spending more than you can afford? Crystal Oculee is a personal finance expert and the author of Money Confid ..read more

John Kim, also known as the "Angry Therapist," takes a completely different approach to treating people.Therapists are typically trained to leave their personal lives outside of sessions with their clients, so that they can maintain proper treatment boundaries. John Kim takes a completely different approach to treating people. He practices complete authenticity and transparency with his client. John prefers the language of "me too" as opposed to "you should." He conducts sessions while walking around lakes or in coffee shops, and he makes it a point to talk about his own shortcomings, revel ..read more

Have you ever wondered why we believe drinking a powerful poison is both "normal" and "pleasurable"?Have you ever wondered why we believe drinking a powerful poison is both "normal" and "pleasurable"? It took Lee Davy 35 years to ask himself that question, and once he found the answer, he learned to quit smoking, alcohol, gambling and pornography. He also quit his job and created a new one, survived a terrible divorce and losing everything he owned (including the right to father his son), and learned to piece it all back together again. Lee is the host of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast ..read more

Matt Gottesman shares how we can foster a spiritual practice that can enhance and guide our professional lives.How much do you incorporate your spiritual self into your professional life? Many of us may consider those two parts of ourselves separate, but in truth, the more integrated we can be in how we present ourselves, the more successful and fulfilled we will be. Matt Gottesman is a forward-thinking internet and media entrepreneur who has carved out a professional niche for himself built on core values and a personal passion to have a positive impact on the world. He shares how we can f ..read more