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Welcome! Neff Inspiration is the new name for Steps To Sobriety. I am an Anaesthetist, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Show Host and an Alcoholic in recovery. I interview guests that have gone through hell and kept going. I talk to people who have had extraordinary experiences and learn from their lessons. I talk to ordinary people whose perseverance made them superheroes. This show demystifies mental health problems with the help of transparency, authenticity, humility and self-love. My guests and I explore ways how to deal with the daily challenges that life throws at us. Let’s find answers on how to live a life that is so beautiful that yesterday becomes jealous of today!
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Andrea M. Epting - LPC, MAC, ACS, CST, CSAT
With 19 years of experience in the field of Mental Health, Mrs. Epting is a practicing Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, EMDR Certified Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.
Andrea has been a private practitioner since 2007, specialising in treating trauma-initiated process addictions, diamine deficiencies, sexual dysfunctions, compulsive behaviours, and partner betrayal.
Additionally, she is the Founder of Wize Mind Enterprises, Lightning In A Bottle digital courses, and the host of the Direct Impact podcast.
3 top tips:
Why we "Plan" for Recovery - Benefits of a Routine and Automating healthy tasks to support your recovery process.
How to establish EASY tasks to build self-trust and accountability.
Why the process of recovery leads to self-discovery & integrity.
Social Media:
Instagram: @directimpactwithandreaepting
Instagram: @liab_lightninginabottle
Website: http://directimpactmedia.com/
Website: https://lightninginabottle.biz/
#recovery #mentalhealth #easy #selfcare #habits #journaling #practice #routine
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
LISA M. GENNOSA lives with her husband in a small, rural town in eastern North Carolina, where she is a practising Physician Assistant. She is a dedicated wife and mother who grew up the third child of a liquor and narcotics agent. Her breadth of exposure to healthcare, the legal field and parenting an addict provided the foundation to reveal what we least like to talk about but most need to. She has done countless speaking engagements for police, parole and correctional officers, paramedics, nurses and other hospital staff, as well as medical students, to create positive change and provide them with much-needed education on substance use disorder, mental health and crisis intervention. Lisa has dedicated her time to work with incarcerated men and women in an unprecedented heroin recovery program in North Carolina.
3 top tips, steps, learning points or takeaways people will get from listening to your interview.
1. How to turn your pain into your passion for helping others
2. How to effectively communicate with your loved one to promote better outcomes.
3. How families of individuals with SUD can return to their own self-care, and what that looks like
http://www.lisagennosa.com
https://www.facebook.com/LisaGennosaAuthor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-gennosa/
admin@lisagennosa.com
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
As a Catholic Life Coach, Christie is dedicated to helping women in recovery and those looking to drink less or not at all. With over 25 years of successful sobriety, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.
Christie’s expertise lies in helping Catholic women clear up the "mental mess" that can linger long after the last drink. She specializes in coaching women who are curious about how their drinking habits are impacting their lives and health, as well as those who have family members suffering from addiction or are new to recovery.
Christie’s passion for helping others stems from her own journey of overcoming addiction and finding hope through her faith. As a wife, mother, and business owner, she understands the unique challenges that women face in balancing their responsibilities and taking care of their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Through coaching, Christie offers practical tools, support, and a Christ-centered perspective to help women hear God’s voice more clearly and discover their purpose in life. Whether you're struggling with addiction or simply looking to take a break from alcohol for any reason, she can help you on your journey.
To find out more about Christie and the coaching she provides or book a FREE 30-minute free Discovery call visit her website. While you are there you can even sign up for a FREE guide called Drink Less or Not at All | A Catholic Guide to Freedom. It includes some of the same tools she uses with her coaching clients to help explore the role that alcohol currently plays in their lives and examine ways of developing healthier habits related to consumption.
https://catholicrecoverycoach.com/
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Rachel Lavin is a Published author of The Doughnut Diaries, a Professional Speaker and Body Love Educator, a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Health Coach. She grew up in Northern California and has lived in Hawaii, Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and New York City. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her Partner.
In 2000 Rachel began her career as an ACE-certified group fitness instructor, teaching a plethora of classes such as Aqua Aerobics, Bootcamp, Jazzercise, Dance Aerobics, and Stretch and Chair classes. In 2007 she was certified as an ACE Personal Trainer, working at big box gyms in NYC and becoming an independent trainer in 2012. Rachel wanted to take her passion for helping people to the next level and became an ACE-certified Health Coach in 2018.
In 2020 Rachel wrote her first book, "The Doughnut Diaries" about her own struggles with her weight and restrictive diets, which lasted for over thirty years. As Rachel turned forty, the expression, I got sick and tired of being sick and tired, hit home, and she made a decision to take her power back and heal from decades of negative thinking and self-sabotage. Rachel began to do the work on my mind, body and soul. Writing her book was her way of sharing my message to women and men alike that you are not alone! Now using her book, Rachel wants to help people who have had or a still experiencing negative body image. By using what she now refers to as my three pillars of fitness; Nourishment for both the mind and body, Movement & Rest.
My mission is to create a safe space for all women to feel whole in their own bodies – Rachel Lavin.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Sarah Lebel is a human trafficking survivor and author of "The Simple Guide to a Successful You" who is dedicated to helping other survivors figure out "What's Next" in life. She currently serves as the VP of Member Experience at a media company, the Founder of the non-profit But What Is Next, and co-host of the podcast, 'So...You Couldn't Be a Pop Star".
3 top tips
1. Understanding that addiction, trauma and trafficking can happen to anyone.
2. Success looks different for everyone - it's up to you to define it.
3. Life gets messy for everyone. It's what you do with the mess that counts.
Social media:
@but.what.is.next
@sarah_shelnut
http://www.butwhatisnext.com
#ptsd, #humantrafficking, #careers, #nonprofit, #recovery
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
F. Khristopher Blue is a therapist who is on the frontlines regarding mental health and addiction treatment. The non-profit program he founded called More Than Therapy is addressing the gaps in treatment and assisting clinicians get the tools they need to succeed, offering support and guidance so they can better address the challenges in this field as well as avoid burnout. Also, a person who has been impacted by a mental health disorder, as his mother has the same diagnosis, he has worked to develop cost-effective strategies to assist those impacted by mental health symptoms and recover appropriately.
F. Khristopher Blue overcame trauma associated with a drug-addicted mother in a gang-infested city to become a highly recognized mental health professional, award-winning author, and award-winning artist.
https://amzn.to/40ykvah
This workbook was conceptualized for a NAMI Durham event to meet the need of people with Post-Pandemic Depression and Anxiety and the healthcare providers who treat these people and their families after the team conducted several “virtual” sessions in preparation for the event via support groups for stress and anxiety for minorities.
Our goals were to:
1. Educate about the causes, presentation and different treatments of Post-Pandemic Depression.
2. Provide structured exercises to help people become active participants in their own treatment and recovery.
For every book bought, one signed book and USB thumb drive with a wellness toolkit will be donated to a client/staff/volunteer/intern of Urban Ministries of Durham, Durham Rescue Mission, and B&D Integrated Health.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Dave’s passion for firewalking began in 1995 after attending his first Tony Robbins Seminar. Though he initially resisted the idea of walking on coals exceeding 1000 degrees in temperature, after a little last-minute encouragement, he found himself celebrating at the other end of the fire lane, with a crewmember affirming, “You did it, you did it, you do it!” That was the exact life-changing moment that Dave’s love, passion, and fascination for firewalking was born.
Dave Albin is worlds #1 Firewalk Expert. He is very clear that with great wisdom comes great responsibility, and he takes his gift very seriously. He loves what he does, and watching people change right before his eyes is something he will forever want to facilitate. If you want to firewalk yourself, or you want to put on a firewalk for your family, friends, or company, Dave is your guy. There is a reason that Tony Robbins put his faith and trust in Dave to facilitate firewalks for 17+ years.
If you are looking for team building experiences for your next event, Firewalk Adventures is ready and able to handle your event, large or small. Join us at our location in North Carolina or we also provide full onsite services. Working with event planners is our specialty!
Know more about him at https://firewalkadventures.com/meet-dave-albin
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
In Andrew's words:
Recovery was just the start, 52 with a story, father of 3, 19 years sober, remaining teachable on day at a time.
Continually building the man I always wanted, my family deserves the best version of me daily. By keeping sober and adding to, not instead of, building that comprehensive man!!!
One day at a time!
3 Top Tips
1. delayed gratification
2. consistency is key
3. your habits are everything
Social Media
IG @dad.of.dads
#macronutrient #Personaldevelopment
#mindset #selfimprovement #selfworth #selfcare #selfawareness #transformation #selflove #awareness #discipline #success #growth #process #improvement #selfmastery #motivation #fitness #selfworth #fitness #emotions #fathers #men #courage
#mindset #dad.of.dads #comprehensiveman
#teamwatsonfit #pullups #fitdad #50andfit
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
🎉 Brace yourself for an incredible episode of 'Steps to Sobriety'! We're thrilled to have Tom Meyer, the wellbeing futurist and body-centred stress-coach, joining us as our special guest. Get ready for a mind-opening conversation on flourishing in body, mind, and spirit. Tune in now!
In Tom's words:
Hi, I'm Tom, and I combine my work as an osteopath and body-centred stress coach and founder and instructor of the Reaset Approach with being a wellbeing futurist, speaker and space enthusiast. I'm also the author of a.o. “Futurize Yourself” and "The Futures Effect". I’m based in Brussels, Belgium, and my mission is to empower people to flourish in the flow of evolution and thrive in a fast-changing, uncertain, and challenging world.
https://www.futurizeyourself.com/
🌟💪 #TomMeyers #FlourishInLife #StepsToSobriety #Depression #mentalexercise #mentalhealth #Sobriety #mentalhealthawareness
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
In Allie's words:
Hi! My name is Allie and I'm a former bodybuilding pro turned functional health and fitness coach who helps stressed out women optimize their metabolism, up-level their mindset, and shift from surviving to thriving. I'm an advocate for self-love, becoming your best self through mind-body health, and living a life fully alive! I can't wait to connect with you!
3 Top Tips
1. Why improving your health and fitness is one of the most important steps to living your best life
2. Why becoming your best self and achieving your best health isn't just about diet, exercise, and lifestyle (hello mind-body connection!)
3. The top 3 things that are holding you back from feeling and looking your best and what is actually going to help you get to your goals
Social Media
Instagram: @alliecasshealth
http://www.alliecasshealth.com
#FunctionalNutrition
#FunctionalHealthCoaching
#Women'sHormoneHealth
#Levelupyourmindset
#mindbodyhealing
#integrativehealth
#holisticapproachtofatloss
#guthealth
#fitover40
#becomeyourbestself
#livelifefully