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462 Tom Spooner: Why Legal vs Illegal Substances are more Deadly for Warriors

Tom Spooner is a Former Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder/President whose service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011), primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan (including 12 deployments and 40 months in combat). His military career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army’s 7th Special Forces Group and, ultimately, in the U.S. Army’s 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta as an Operator. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Spooner helped build the curriculum for Warriors Heart's Full Continuum of Care, which includes Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient, Sober Living and Aftercare on 500+ acre ranch locations in Texas and Virginia. Warriors Heart is the first and only private and accredited treatment center in the United States that is exclusively for warriors (military, veterans and first responders) struggling with addiction, PTSD and co-occurring issues. Spooner speaks from the heart about personally struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, mild TBI, a suicide attempt and more to help his fellow warriors heal. Spooner’s work has been featured by the TODAY Show, A & E’s Intervention, Stars and Stripes, National Defense Radio Show, Military Families Magazine, San Antonio Express-News, FOX 11 Los Angeles, WNCN CBS 17 Raleigh, KSAT ABC San Antonio, and many more media. https://www.warriorsheart.com/about-us/staff/#tom-spooner
This interview highlights why both legal and illegal substances can be more deadly for warriors. 

Social Media 
Website
Https://warriorsheart.com/connect
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/warriorsheart - 190k followers
https://www.instagram.com/warriorshearthealing
https://twitter.com/WarriorsHeart22
https://www.linkedin.com/company/warriors-heart/

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461 Logan Hufford: Sexual addiction: I found the path out. I can show YOU that path

Logan is a born & raised Alaskan, married to his gorgeous bride Carrie, who herself is a 4th-generation Alaskan; and together they are raising 4 amazing but crazy little monkeys.

Their life is a simple one - they love their family time, their dogs, and exploring the beautiful Alaskan wilderness.

Logan and his wife Carrie each lead Recovery groups, doing what they can to give back by sharing the gifts that God has given them.

When he has time, Logan is a lover of sports - playing basketball as much as possible, and enjoying the NFL (Go Colts!)

Since January of 2021, Logan has been blessed to be able to use many of the tools he’s learned in Addiction Recovery, as a Dave Ramsey-endorsed personal finance coach. He’s honored to help folks find freedom & healthy living, in a different venue than just specifically recovery

3 Top Tips 

1) To beat your addiction, you NEED accountability & connection. I can show you how to build that

2) Building trust in a marriage is incredibly hard after betrayal. But there is a way.

3) Pornography is not a minor issue, or a harmless form of entertainment. It is a bridge to a much darker place.

 

Social Media

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460 John Daniel: Rising from Adversity: Harnessing Resilience and Faith for Triumph

John Daniel is an online fitness and mindset coach specializing in high-level professionals. By integrating fitness, health, and mindset optimization, John helps clients boost energy, focus, and business success simultaneously.
With a focus on mindset cultivation and personalized strategies, John equips his clients with tools to achieve fitness and business goals. From weight loss to muscle building and revenue enhancement, John has guided hundreds to success.
John believes in fitness beyond aesthetics, fostering confidence and resilience. As your coach, John provides tailored plans to elevate your well-being and unlock your true potential. Work with John to prioritize health and thrive in every aspect of life. His story shows the power of rising from adversity. Focusing on a step-wise approach to your health equals harnessing resilience and faith for triumph.

3 Top Tips
1. Embrace Adversity with Awareness: Recognize that adversity is not a barrier but a catalyst for growth. Shift your perspective from seeing challenges as obstacles to opportunities for self-discovery and resilience-building.
2. Wrestle with Identity: Confront the voids and uncertainties in your life. Instead of succumbing to destructive coping mechanisms, embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Embrace your darkest moments as opportunities to redefine yourself and align with your true purpose.
3. Boss Up Through Fitness and Grit: Cultivate a mindset of resilience and determination by prioritizing your physical and mental well-being. Start with small steps, such as consistent exercise, to build momentum and confidence. Use the gym not just as a place to strengthen your body, but as a playground for self-exploration and personal growth.

Social Media 
Instagram: @onlyjohndaniel
LinkedIn Link: www.linkedin.com/in/john-daniel24
#embraceadversity #mindsettransformation #bossofyourlife #fitnessandgrit #resiliencejourney #selfdiscovery #overcomeobstacles

459 Colin F Watson: The Age-Reversing Fitness Maestro - Life is an inside-out game

Colin F. Watson is the Age-Reversing Fitness Maestro. He is a beacon of hope for those over 40 struggling with weight and health. As a Certified Master Coach specializing in body transformation, mindset, and embodiment, A published author, and an NPC physique masters competitor, Colin's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Overcoming high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type II diabetes in his 40s, he discovered a life-changing secret to rejuvenate his health and physique. Overcoming a broken back and seven back surgeries in the span of six years, now 62, Colin, boasts a youthful vigor, coaching thousands over 16 years. He's not just a coach; he's a living testament to the transformative power of the F.L.Y Method. 
But true change can only occur when you treat life as an inside-out game, not an outside-in game. 

3 Top Tips 
1. Be authentic
2. Always ask yourself these 5 words if you desire to understand where you are in life...
3. Never apologize for being you.

Social Media 
IG @colinfwatson
FB @colinfwatson
Twitter @colinfwatson
Tiktok @colinfwatson
Linkediin @colinfwatson
Youtube @colinfwatson

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488 Jennisue Jessen: Resilience Unveiled - A Survivor's Journey from Trafficking to Triumph

Jennisue Jessen is a distinguished expert with over 25 years of experience in the field of human trafficking. Her remarkable journey, from being sold into the sex trade at age 4 to becoming a beacon of hope and change, is nothing short of inspiring. As the Founder & CEO of Compass 31, an international counter-trafficking organization, she has dedicated her life to fighting the darkness of human trafficking.
Jennisue's expertise extends beyond her own personal experiences; she was appointed by President Trump to serve on the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, where she influenced federal counter-trafficking policy. Her unique perspective and passion for justice make her a sought-after speaker at professional conferences and events. Jennisue's transformative journey and commitment to combating trafficking serve as a powerful reminder that no matter the circumstances, we can turn trauma into triumphant joy. 

3 Top Tips 
1. Trauma does not define us, it equips us to create a more just world.
2. Healing is not only possible, but with the right support it is entirely probable.
3. The answer to fighting human trafficking is you.

Social Media:
Facebook:
 https://www.facebook.com/jenni.jessen/
 https://www.facebook.com/compass31project/
Instagram:
 https://www.instagram.com/compass_31/
LinkedIn:
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennisue-jessen-b59316156/
Website:
www.compass31.org

Special Offer:
 Unlock the opportunity for transformation with Jennisue Jessen's exclusive one-on-one virtual consultations. Dive deep into your personal journey of healing and empowerment during this immersive hour-long experience. Explore how the traumas in your life can be reshaped into sources of joy and resilience. Benefit from Jennisue's unique insights and compassionate support as you navigate your path toward healing and reclaiming your inner strength. Limited FREE slots are available, so seize this chance to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and growth. Reserve your free personalized consultation now and take the first step towards a brighter, more empowered future.
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458 John Graham: How Peak Performers Release Anxiety/Panic, For Good

John Graham is a 3x USA Memory Champion, a Grandmaster of Memory, Entrepreneur, and mentors High Performers (including a World Record holder and National Memory Champion).
He's performed insane mental feats on TV shows all over the world:
 - Super Brain (China) 400 Million Viewers
 - Xtra Ordinary (Indonesia) 20 Million Viewers
 - SuperHuman (USA) with Mike Tyson
 - Incredible People (Russia) 4th place finish
He overcame daily panic attacks and decades of anxiety by using unconventional methods to release suppressed emotions and release the control conditioning of his mind.
He mentors high achievers and helps them release their anxiety & panic attacks, for good at releasepanic.com. John Graham is living proof that peak performers can release anxiety and panic for good. 

3 Top Tips 
1. Make Peace with every single thing that bothers you
2. Face all the distractions and noise, don't block it out
3. Forgiveness has nothing to do with "right or wrong", it's about forgiving your judgement of what happened.

Social Media 
https://releasepanic.com/free
https://www.youtube.com/@JohnGrahamUSAMemoryChampion
https://www.instagram.com/memoryjohng/

Special Offer 
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457 Nico Morales: Five Things To Know Before You Get Sober

Nico Morales was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was an athlete, opiate user, and over drank alcohol. Now is an author, graduate, and business owner. Nico had adverse childhood experiences that he repressed, this mental unrest led to an exploration of substances, eventually propelling him into opiate use disorder. By twenty-two, Nico was living out of his truck and spent most of his time finding odd, sometimes illegal ways to make money to support his drug habit. After seeing others close to him pass from overdoses and recounting the times he came near death he recognized there was a reason he was still living. He put down the needle and unfortunately he picked up a bottle. The cycle of addiction repeated itself and because of the extent of Nico’s over drinking he found himself staying in a building with no utilities. After exploring different counseling techniques that were not successful Nico turned to an alternative method for care, personal development. He now uses his life experience to inspire, coach and train others to find their purpose, push through the difficult moments and remind them no one was created to be perfect.
Top Tips 
The five things to know before they get sober and a emotional awareness tool
Social Media 
@nohalonm on youtube, facebook and IG

456 Michael Herbert: Recovery - Living beyond my wildest dreams

With over 35 years of experience in addiction treatment, Michael Herbert is a highly accomplished professional in the field. His expertise spans from intervention to aftercare, making a positive impact on countless individuals and families.

Michael's international work has taken him to various parts of the world, including Behman Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he taught addiction counseling. He also served as a consultant for the Cairo American College and the Maadi Psychological Center, contributing to the development of effective treatment approaches. In addition, Michael has devoted his time to facilitating self-help groups in North Africa and engaging in prevention work in Cape Town, South Africa.

On the domestic front, Michael has left an indelible mark on the addiction treatment landscape. He has designed programming for the NY Theological Seminary for Children at Risk and the Lawyers Assistance Program. His contributions to the New York City Police Department Members Assistance Program (MAP) and The Dance Theater of Harlem have been invaluable. As the program director of Inter-Care LTD in New York City, Michael has played a pivotal role in providing comprehensive care to those in need. He has also lent his expertise to Columbia Tri-Star television as a trusted consultant.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael's personal achievements are equally inspiring. At the age of 50, he embraced running and completed his first ultra marathon, covering an astounding 155 miles across the Sahara Desert. And at 61, he successfully conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, demonstrating his unwavering determination and resilience. Michael recognizes the importance of maintaining physical fitness and takes pride in being a beekeeper in his spare time. He is also a devoted pet parent to two basenjis.

A proud graduate of the Hoffman Process, Michael's passion for education and empowering others led him to establish the nonprofit organization African Hopeful Horizons in 2023. Through this initiative, he aims to provide educational materials and opportunities to students in remote areas of Africa, making a lasting impact on their lives.

Michael Herbert's unwavering dedication to addiction treatment, his remarkable personal achievements, and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of others make him an exceptional individual. With his vast experience and compassionate approach, he continues to travel the world, bringing education and hope to those in need.

Michael Herbert CASAC,ICADC,CIP

3 Top Tips

You can find who you truly are

Life just gets better

I can trust in faith

Social Media 

Coachmichaelherbert.com 

Africanhopefulhorizons.org

Instagram michael.a.herbert

TikTok recoveryguidellc

 

#recoveryguide

#recoverycoach

#givingback

#wecanhelp

#africanhopefulhorizons

455 Denise Dielwart: From Widow to Warrior: Guiding Others Beyond Grief

Denise experienced this profound loss firsthand after the sudden passing of her husband. After trying many methods that were not working, Denise sought a path to healing that led to the creation of the FLOW Grief Release Method—a transformative approach to moving through grief with grace and ease.

Denise's journey from the depths of despair to rediscovering joy inspired her to help others. With over 15 years of experience, she has guided thousands to reclaim their lives from grief, using her unique FLOW method that dramatically shortens the healing process from years to months.

Denise's groundbreaking approach challenges the traditional stages of grief, and waiting for time, offering a lifeline to those who feel stuck and hopeless.

Her FLOW method isn’t just about coping—it's about transforming your life and rediscovering joy in a way that's both profound and lasting.

3 Top Tips 

Transforming grief to joy, leads to creating a legacy of love and positivity, that's inspired by the memory your loved which leads to profound self-discovery and personal growth, helping you understand yourself and your needs better.

We cannot let go of our pain and heartache if we keep putting on the "I'm okay mask" and pushing our feelings away.

Understand that grief is a normal and natural reaction to loss, and that embracing the heartache and loss is a key step in the healing process and building emotional resilience, equipping you to handle future challenges with ease.

Social Media 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/griefunlocked
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/denisedielwart_grief_unlocked/
YouTube - https://youtube.com/@DeniseDielwart-GriefUnlo-fj6nc?si=ZEGeYh4GRO-QLm2O
Webpage - www.flowgriefacademy.com

Special Offer

A FREE 1 hour introductory grief coaching call - www.flowgriefacademy.com/talk 

 

#GriefJourney #HealingHearts #BeyondGrief #GriefSupport #GrowthAfterLoss #HealingProcess #LifeAfterLoss #GriefAndGrowth #EmbraceHealing #GriefToJoy

454 Kurt Schmidt: ThePeerNetwork.com: Transforming Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery

Kurt Schmidt's life story reads like an epic narrative of resilience, hope, and transformation. From his early days as a culinary school graduate to becoming a pivotal figure in the mental health community, Kurt's journey is a testament to the power of change and the human spirit's capacity to overcome.
Kurt's academic journey began at Purdue University, where he earned a bachelor's degree, laying the groundwork for a diverse professional path that would span the restaurant industry, corporate food service, supply chain, and technology sectors. However, beneath the surface of these achievements, Kurt was waging a personal battle with substance use that would shape the course of his life.
At the young age of 22, Kurt faced his first inpatient treatment following multiple attempts at detox, marking the beginning of a tumultuous struggle with addiction. Despite these challenges, he managed to carve out a semblance of professional success, a testament to his innate resilience and determination. Yet, the specter of addiction loomed large, leading to multiple treatments throughout his twenties. The stark warnings from health professionals—that he would not survive if he continued to drink—were a wake-up call. Kurt's health crises, including a fatty liver diagnosis and multiple seizures due to withdrawal, underscored the dire consequences of his path.
But Kurt's story is not one of despair, but rather of profound transformation. It's a narrative that underscores the possibility of recovery, even from the depths of addiction. His journey to sobriety is punctuated by personal milestones and professional achievements, including his roles as a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), equipped with an MSW from Missouri State University and an MBA from Webster University.
The creation of The Peer Network was a pivotal moment in Kurt's life, born from his experiences and the realization of the need for equitable opportunities and recognition for peer support specialists. His platform reflects a deep commitment to changing the narrative around mental health and substance use, offering hope and support to those navigating similar paths.
Kurt's personal life, as a devoted husband to Melinda and a loving father to two daughters, reinforces the narrative of recovery and the importance of support systems in the journey towards healing. Melinda's unwavering presence through Kurt's struggles and triumphs highlights the crucial role of partnership and family in overcoming adversity.
Kurt Schmidt's story, marked by setbacks and victories, serves as a beacon of hope for anyone facing the challenges of addiction and recovery. It reminds us that change is possible, that recovery is within reach, and that every individual has the potential for renewal and transformation. His life is a powerful testimony to the resilience of the human spirit, inspiring others to believe in the possibility of a brighter, healthier future. This interview highlights the power of thepeernetwork.com as a means of transforming mental health and substance use recovery. 

3 Top Tips 
Recovery is possible
There is no "one size fits all approach" to recovery and wellness
Exercise 

Social 
www.thepeernetwork.com
www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-schmidt-mo
instagram.com/thepeernetwork/

#MentalHealthAwareness, #RecoveryIsPossible, #EndTheStigma, #SelfCare, #WellnessJourney, #PeerSupport. #PersonalDevelopment