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Happy 100th Episode!There is a lot packed into this one! My guest today is none other than the CEO of Harmony Foundation, Jim Geckler. We talk about multiple levels of growth and change, and how to find the best way through it! I am not going to lie, this one takes a surprise turn!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

I couldn't think of anyone better to add to our talk about Grief and Loss in Recovery than Carver Brown. Today, Carver shares his experience with grief and loss on his recovery journey and how he was able to find a way to provide support for others going through similar situations.Tune In, This One is a Must Listen!Want to contact Carver Brown?Call or Text: 601-953-6215Email: carver@casrecovery.comThe Grief Recovery Handbook on AmazonMentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.Grief Recovery InstituteCreative Addiction Services

Grief is complicated. How do we know if we are doing right? Is there a correct way to grieve while in recovery?My guest today is Tabitha Miller, the Alumni Coordinator for Harmony Foundation. She sheds beautiful insight on how she was able to navigate devasting loss and stay true to herself and her sobriety.Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

Happy March Everyone!Tune in this month as my guests and I tackle a very important topic that will help you grow through uncomfortable situations and elevate your State of Mind.Harmony Foundation, Inc.

We are wrapping up a great topic for the month of February...Dating in Sobriety!My guest today, Madison, gets open and honest about her experiences of dating in recovery and how she is able to show up not only for the people she meets but most importantly for herself.Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

Dating in recovery is the hot topic this month and this episode does not disappoint!My guest, Sam, shares his personal experience in the dating world as a sober man. He is honest, charming, and absolutely on point!Take a listen!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

We are talking about dating in recovery. It is uncomfortable, awkward, and yet so necessary!My guest today, Aleah Johnson with Meadows Behavioral Health, lays it all on the line! She talks about her journey of surrender, control and acceptance.Don't miss it!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.Meadows Behavioral HealthWant to get in touch with Aleah?Email her at: aleah.johnson@meadowsbh.comCall or text her at: 928-231-7606

New Month, New Topic!This month we are going to talk about dating in recovery. That's right! It is an uncomfortable and sometimes awkward subject, but one that HAS to be discussed...openly!Tune in this month for some amazing guests as we explore another topic that everyone wants to know about but doesn't like to talk about!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

We are wrapping up January and the topic of Family and Recovery.In this episode, I talk about the importance of resources. Resources for someone starting their recovery journey and those who are family members of someone starting on the path to recovery.Three years ago, I co-wrote a book meant for exactly this reason. It is a raw, honest, and true account that serves both sides of the coin.Drowning in Addiction: Sink or SwimBy: Scott Leeper, Michael Arnold (Maassel), Andrea CarrPURCHASE HERE ON AMAZONDo you have questions for me? Reach out, I'd love to hear from you!Michael Maassel: marnold@harmonyfoundationinc.comMentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

Family is a big part of the journey for a person in recovery. Each person has a unique experience.My guest today, Casey Graves, tells it like it is! She shares her recovery journey and how it affected her family relationships.Don't miss it!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.To get in touch with Casey,email her at: gravescasey721@gmail.com

As we continue to talk about Families and Recovery, my guest today brings the heat!Megan Hauschulz, the IOP counselor at Harmony Foundation, not only shares her experience with her immediate family but also her perspective as a mother of two young children. She is transparent, real, and absolutely on point!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.Want to reach Megan?Email: mhauschulz@harmonyfoundationinc.comCall: 970-577-3220

We are talking about all things family this month.My guest today, Rachel Hoovler, speaks candidly about her journey with a family member who struggled with alcohol for many years when she was a teenager. Her story is open, honest, and inspiring!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.To connect with Rachel, please email:rachel.hoovler@gmail.com

Happy 2022!I am so excited to start this new year with you! I have exciting topics planned and so many extraordinary guests scheduled!Let's kick off 2022 by setting the intention to grow, expand, and elevate our State of Mind together!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

What an amazing year of sharing growth, knowledge, and insight!Let's take a moment to talk about the highlights! As always, the goal of this podcast is to help you elevate your State of Mind. My hope is that the episodes from this year can serve as resources for you or someone who is struggling. Bring on 2022!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

Can you believe that we are already in the last part of December?Today, I have my last guest of 2021 on and you don't want to miss it! Shayla E. shares her experience with telling others that she no longer drinks and how she handles certain situations while still working in the Hospitality industry. Her insight is priceless, honest, and real...all of which contributes to her elevated State of Mind!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

There are so many different emotions that are felt when telling others that you don't drink or use anymore.  Stress, grief, anxiety, to name just a few. Today, I want to share my perspective and experience in regards to this month's topic in hopes that it will shed a little light on how I made my way through some challenging conversations about my recovery. Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

Happy December!We have had a year full of amazing topics and even better guests!  This month is no different!  I am kicking off the last month of 2021 with a very special guest!Chris Conn, Donor Relations Manager for Harmony will share his perspective on the yet to be revealed topic! He has such a real, authentic, and honest view that you aren't going to want to miss it!Bonus section: Chris also shares how important ColoradoGives Day, December 7th, 2021, is to not only Harmony but to non-profits across the state.If you have been impacted by Harmony, myself, or this podcast, please consider giving today or schedule your gift for tomorrow!Visit: ColoradoGives and make good happen today!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.

It is hard to believe that we are already on the last episode for November! Because it is the last episode on the topic of Intimacy, I had to bring in a super special couple! You guessed it...Robert and Lesley are back! They are as raw and honest as ever talking about recovery, intimacy, and their State of Mind.Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.Want to contact Michael about topic requests?mmaassel@harmonyfoundationinc.com

Intimacy is such an important topic and I am so grateful to be able to share so many different perspectives with you!Today, my guest, Erin Rasmussen, the Executive Director and owner of Zen Mountain Sober Living, shares her personal experience on what intimacy looks like in her world and how her State of Mind has changed for the better!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.Zen Mountain Sober LivingWant to get in touch with Erin?Text or call her at: 435-640-6824

Intimacy can seem like such a complex topic. I get it. That is why we are talking about it!Consider this to be Part 2 to last week's episode, Into Me I See!  My guest today, Mary Hoover, Alumni Coordinator for Aspen Ridge Recovery, absolutely crushes a few of the myths around intimacy. She is honest, raw, and spot on!Mentions:Harmony Foundation, Inc.AspenRidge Recovery