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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!
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Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called “CP”. As a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, and motivational speaker, Win Charles truly is an inspiration to many. Today Win Charles tours the country, speaking to schools and institutions to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and living a full life no matter what holds you back. She is also an advocate of veterans across the world.
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
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Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
In Stacy's words:
Life is rhythm and we each have a song to sing and a story to write. Choices, circumstances, honor, fear, courage, joy and character are all instruments in the orchestra of our life. Me can merely dance to the music, left to its own devices, consequence deciding the beat. Or, by grace and acceptance, with courage and honor, we can decide to be the conductor of our own symphony.
I am 36 yrs happily married, a mother of 3 and “mom” to a multitude. I have 5 beautiful grandchildren and strive to leave a legacy of gratitude and grace. I spent 40 yrs as a dance instructor/ choreographer, 15 yrs as a rodeo preacher and 12 yrs as a Family Services Specialist for addiction and mental health. I have traded the 1st half for the 2nd half to operate Enlighten Up where we focus on illuminating the path from existence to significance. One of my new joys is co-hosting The Hero Builder Podcast.
Stacy's 3 top tips
- You are the author of your story
- Coincidence happens on purpose
- It is all a great big circle covered with the consequences of our choices.
Stacy's special offer to my listeners and viewers:
To help break the stigma that “Coaching” is about having someone order you around and point out your shortcomings, I will offer 1 complementary 20 min Enlightenment session to anyone that responds to this show by sending me an email at Enlightenup.stacyj@gmail.com. Please put “Stephan sent me” in the subject bar.
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
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Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
In Felicia's words:
My expertise is in helping people to live. What do you mean by that?
A lot of of people walking around this earth dead. They forgot what it means to live and to be connected to something greater than them.
We’ve been conditioned for so long to think a certain way, to do certain things in life to be considered successful.
Very few of us take a moment to pause and ask ourselves, what the hell am I doing?
Is what I’m doing supporting my life purpose and is it making me happy?
Everything begins with our mind. Somewhere along our life path, we forgot who we truly are. In school, we were told continuously what’s acceptable, what’s our limitation, what’s possible and what we should do.
This will lead to unhappiness and the feeling of un-fulfillment. We quiet our inner voice/intuition and conditioned to look at ‘facts’ of life.
I want to help people have an epiphany through a simple storybook to bring this deeper message of life to them before bedtime. I want them to use this as a tool to facilitate much needed conversations with their loved ones and friends.
Alcoholism or any type of addiction often times stems from unhappiness. Therefore, we’re trying to numb our emotions to escape from our reality.
I want to help them take that first baby step to create an easy organic way to start dealing with their demons. To see the light in the darkness and met them where they are. We can’t help people by telling them what to do. We need to start to listen and take the time to understand ourselves, what makes us tick and embrace both our shadows and lights.
Felicia's top 3 tips
1. Only 2% of the population is living their dream. Decide what kind of live and legacy you want.
2. What are emotions and how to use emotions as strengths?
3. What’s your story? What have you been telling yourself that prevent you from living your dream? Start making small changes everyday and share tips to start making progress toward your happiness.
Felicia invites you to sign up for her newsletter which provides one self-help freebie every month: https://campsatsea.com/
And follow her on Instagram for daily inspiration. https://www.instagram.com/campsatsea2
Her first book The Sunflower link is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FYNXDVK).
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
And follow me on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook!
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https://www.facebook.com/mystepstosobriety
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
In Blake's words:
As was the case for me, so many people who are affected by substance use disorders feel lost in their disease. The disease became my identity so finding sobriety meant I was stripped of that and had to start over. This is the greatest gift recovery offers us. We are given the opportunity to start over and finally become the person that is aligned with our core values. Recovery gave me my identity and taught me that I can be accepted for exactly who I am.
Blake Cohen is a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board, a Certified Life Coach, has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University, and is currently earning his Master's Degree in Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Fueled by passion, education, and his professional, personal & family experiences with addiction, Blake aims to assist those that have been directly, or indirectly, affected by Substance Use Disorders towards a path of understanding and healing.
He is also the best-selling author of the book, “I love you, More: Short Stories of Addiction, Recovery, and Loss from the Family’s Perspective” that can be found on Amazon.
Blake's 3 top tips:
1. Be patient with yourself
2. Finding Recovery isn't a one size fits all approach
3. What makes you weird is what makes people love you
Blake: "Please feel free to reach out to our organization, Next Level Recovery Associates, for a free consultation. You can schedule yourself on our website at NextLevelRecoveryAssociates.com"
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
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Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
We all experience grief as a regular part of life; however, many of us fall into the trap of escape addiction to run away from it. We find grief to be uncomfortable and overwhelming because we never learned how to grieve in healthy ways. In today’s podcast episode, we will address what escape addiction is and the false beliefs around grief so you can start to face the grief in your life and grow from it.
Katie Rössler is a licensed counselor and grief healer from the USA living in Munich, Germany. She has over 12 years experience working with couples, individuals and families to have healthier, happier lives. After a series of losses and life challenges in 2018 and 2019, Katie began to shift her focus to helping people grieve as she went through her own grief journey. She is a wife and mom to two girls and one more on the way.
Get the free guide “30 Natural Ways to Support You In Your Grief” to give you tools to cope with the variety of emotions and experiences that come with grief. The guide addresses everything from immune support, aids for short-term memory which tends to be impacted in grief, and ways to calm your system when experiencing anxiety and overwhelm.
https://katierossler.com/handling-grief-during-the-holidays
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
And follow me on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook!
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https://www.facebook.com/mystepstosobriety
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Stacy is a Bestselling Author, Speaker, Boundaries Expert, and Soulful Success Coach who helps high-performing, ambitious women shatter the invisible ceiling by shifting from intimidating to influential Alpha Leaders, elevating their visibility, impact, and empire by leading with soul. As an Iraq War Veteran, recovering from trauma and self-doubt, she’s taken what she’s learned and distilled it down into a powerful toolkit that’s simple and actionable. Leading by example, she’s helped thousands of women own their truth, embrace their badass, and embody their power, finally allowing themselves to BE, DO, and HAVE ALL they truly desire.
Stacy's top 3 tips
- The source of our power are the thoughts and feelings we habitually avoid within ourselves and our truth.
- Boundaries are the foundational skill set to take your power back. The key is to focus on the boundaries you need with the relationship with you first, as all other relationships mirror that one.
- The success, empowerment and change your desire starts with your relationship with you
Facebook: @stacy.raske
IG: @stacy.raske
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
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Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
I have had the pleasure of talking to Lisa King about her journey:
"I wanted and needed to know who Lisa was without the alcohol. After my partners suicide and my subsequent breakdown, I needed to make a choice.
Alcohol was my go to, to celebrate, to commiserate, if I was happy, if I was stressed. I was at a crossroads, do I continue living the life behind the masks, with all the coping mechanisms, or do I choose the life of truly loving me, I CHOSE ME."
Lisa King is an International Speaker, TEDx Speaker, International Best Selling Author, Mentor and Clarity Trailblazer. Lisa runs challenges, creates workshops, hosts events, creates courses. Her passion is to empower and inspire people to fulfill their brilliance and live life on their terms. Lisa has also been nominated for this years Pride of Britain Award.
Lisa's passion is to inspire our next generation as well as those who are capable of achieving so much more, they just need reminding of how amazing they are, to show them what they are capable of.
Lisa's top 3 tips
1. It is all about you, others may not understand your journey, your reasons, your wants or your why. As long as you do, You've Got This.
2. Our past does not define who we are, take one step at a time and change your future by living in the present.
3. Remember your why, when you have challenges, be ready for them, plan ahead, you can do it
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
And follow me on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook!
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https://www.facebook.com/mystepstosobriety
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Are you feeling the paralyzing effects of fear?
Join us on this show as we learn from Christine Minh-Minh Garner “Doomsday Cult Survivor to Modern Day Thriver” and put into action her proven techniques on how to overcome the fear in order to make transformational progress in our lives.
Meet Christine “Minh- Minh” Garner. She lived in fear, raised in a doomsday cult. She was taught that she would die at a young age. That she would never have the chance to live a life of freedom.
At the age of 17, she realized her purpose was far more than to merely survive, but to THRIVE. This purpose compelled her to escape that cult life.
She went on to graduate from college, has been married to her devoted husband for 14 years, is raising 3 darling children, owns and operates a 7 figure business and is on a mission to guide people to live a life of fulfillment though her Workshops and motivational speaking.
https://www.facebook.com/minhminhgarner
https://www.instagram.com/christineminhminhgarner/
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
And follow me on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook!
https://www.instagram.com/mystepstosobriety/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5Rgw59jOX4y3iDeMAXpwQ
https://www.facebook.com/mystepstosobriety
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Research indicates that going through a divorce can be as traumatic as losing a loved one. With the added cultural and social barriers, men and women experiencing divorce often struggle with moving forward despite their best efforts. I’ll break down how to overcome all of your limiting beliefs and not let your past define your future. Your future is filled with endless possibility, no matter how grim the circumstances appear.
Syeda Neary is a divorce coach, supporting men and women who are experiencing divorce and ready to overcome their fears, guilt, and shame so that they can reclaim their life, heal their heart and create space to find love again.
She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.
When Syeda isn't coaching, she loves working out, singing karaoke pre pandemic , and enjoying family game night.
Syeda's top 3 tips:
1. Your past doesn’t define you, you can choose to change the trajectory of your life by making one single decision
2. You don’t need weeks, months or years to decide to change your life. We have the power to decide, right now, and manage your mind around those decisions.
3. Our thoughts always create our results. When we think that divorce is the worst thing in the world, we are going to play out that story through our feelings and subsequent actions. But through the power of mindset and consistent rewiring of your brain and beliefs, you can shift to a better feeling thought like, divorce is actually a blessing. I believe this to be true for myself and my clients believe the same by the time we’re done working together.
If you want to contact Syeda:
She has a free FB group: Divorced to Badass: https://www.facebook.com/groups/divorcedtobadass
She also offers free consultations for clients interested in 1:1 coaching: https://www.sythedivorcecoach.com/divorcedtobadass
If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!
And follow me on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook!
https://www.instagram.com/mystepstosobriety/
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Joanne’s Specialty in her Private Practice for the last 7yrs., is to Certify for having an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). 2 Federal Law govern, once qualified with a psychological evaluation to fly with the ESA and be in “No Pet” housing.
Having an Emotional Support Animal is one of the most profound ways to quell anxiety, help with
PTSD symptoms and give meaning and purpose to life with depression symptoms.
This has been one of the most profound and rewarding experiences to provide hope and reassurance by keeping their dog by their side to move through life with them.
Joanne S. Williams, LCSW a 30-year veteran Licensed Mental Health professional, counseling clients to shift to their greatest potential even with anxiety and other life obstacles. She has created her own A.C.T. method that simplifies and clarifies how to achieve personal goals in a step by step concise way.
She is a specialist in her field, certifying clients for an Emotional Support and Psychiatric Service Dogs, by video chat as one of the best treatments for Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, Autism and Dementia meltdowns. Her website AnxietySimplified.net has free resources and Simple Techniques to use for everyday life.
Joanne's top 3 tips:
1. How having a certified Emotional Support animal can be life changing
2. Using Anxiety Simplified Techniques can be transformative
3. How Emotions are our Internal Guidance System meant to be used as half of the decision making process