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Hello my friends, and welcome back to yet another episode of I Love Being Sober brought to you by Camelback Recovery - a proud partner to the most effective way to achieve long term recovery without the pain and suffering and high cost of multiple stints in detox, rehabs, and sober living homes. My name is Tim Westbrook and I am the CEO and Founder of Camelback Recovery here in the always sunny and always sober Scottsdale, Arizona where my team and I over the course of many years have helped ...
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Benjy and Yoni talk everything NBA in only 7 MINUTES OR LESS, because nobody has time these days. Of course this isn't always possible so we have long-form discussions instead, often leading to embarassing childhood stories. Topics include: - Who's the 2nd best player ever? - Is it fair to compare eras? - Do Vince and Melo deserve to make the HOF? - Did Super Teams ruin the league or improve the product? - Is AD just a big man version of Westbrook?
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“You will believe without a doubt, you will achieve what others doubt.” That is a quote from my guest today, Tony Grebmeier. Tony built up a multimillion-dollar business in ShipOffers, which was ranked as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., all while battling addiction with drugs and alcohol. Tony's determination and r…
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I’m happy to introduce you to Amy Moore, a beacon of hope and transformation in the world of addiction recovery. Amy's personal journey from struggle to sobriety ignites her passion for healing others. Her heart-centered approach turns interventions into acts of love, promoting family unity and personal growth through education, group therapy, and …
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I have a deeply moving and inspirational story to share with you. My guest, Todd Belfer, has been on a remarkable journey of transformation and healing. Todd has been clean and sober for over two decades, successfully overcoming his struggles with drugs and alcohol. However, his path took an unexpected turn a little over a year ago when he faced th…
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I have the immense pleasure of welcoming Dr. Srikumar Rao to the show today. Dr. Rao is a distinguished coach, speaker, and author who collaborates with top entrepreneurs, professionals, and senior executives, guiding them on their spiritual and professional journeys. His pioneering course, Creativity and Personal Mastery, has been a highlight at p…
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I’m honored to host a truly remarkable guest, Zach Skow, whose life story and work exemplify the transformative power of sobriety and compassion. Zach is more than just a survivor; he is a beacon of hope and change. As the founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and the visionary behind the Pawsitive Change Program, Zach has leveraged his passion for …
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I’m thrilled to welcome a true powerhouse in the world of nutrition and fitness. She is a triple-board certified nutrition expert and a member of the Fitness Hall of Fame. Her passion for the healing power of nutrition goes beyond professional duty; it is her mission to revolutionize our views on aging and longevity. She has an impressive track rec…
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I’m excited to have Dean Taraborelli with us. He's the innovative mind behind the Sanctuary at Sedona, where he has developed a groundbreaking method for treating addiction and trauma. This unique, non-12 step residential center in Arizona is renowned for its approach to dealing with a broad spectrum of addictions, as well as depression, anxiety, a…
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Today, we explore the inspiring journey of Cole Chance. Her transformation from the depths of addiction into a beacon of hope in the recovery world is both challenging and enlightening. As a trauma-informed yoga instructor, she skillfully blends the wisdom of yoga and Buddhism with insights from modern neuroscience and psychology. Her approach prio…
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I’m delighted to introduce Deanne Adamson, founder of Being True to You, a groundbreaking program transforming addiction recovery. Deanne combines her extensive background in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Philosophy, Theology, Psychotherapy, and Personal Development with her experiences in family services and victim advocacy. Her innovative…
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There's a growing body of research that suggests porn addiction is on the rise. Jeremy Lipkowitz, a former porn addict, now dedicates his life to helping others overcome their struggles. As a meditation instructor and digital habits expert, Jeremy is committed to guiding men on a journey of mind mastery and the development of fulfilling relationshi…
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Have you ever wondered if your vitamins are working or not? My guest today has the answers. Barton Scott is a biochemist, inventor, and founder of Upgradedformulas.com. In 2015, using his chemical engineering background, Barton crafted a new type of mineral known as Stabilized Nano Minerals. These minerals are easily absorbed by the body without re…
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I’m excited to continue my chat with Mary Tilson. Just yesterday, I was on her show, and we discovered we have so much in common. In 2013, Mary overcame alcohol and drug addiction and has since dedicated herself to assisting others on their journey to sobriety. After reshaping her life, she made it her mission to guide others towards recovery, foun…
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Isn’t it time we remove the stigma around mental health, trauma, and addiction? That’s the mission of my guest Ash Butterss, a holistic transformation coach and the visionary behind "Behind The Smile" – a podcast tackling this stigma. After choosing sobriety in 2020, Ash left her corporate world, immersing herself in self-development and spearheadi…
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Mike Domitrz has been a featured expert on shows like "Dateline NBC" and frequently quoted in renowned publications like the Wall Street Journal. He is the Founder of The Center for Respect, an acclaimed author, and Hall of Fame speaker. It’s his mission to traverse the globe each year sharing valuable insights with countless businesses, organizati…
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Pete Sousa is the host of the The Payoff with Pete podcast. A podcast for anyone who is working on or thinking about getting sober. He also calls games for ESPN. Pete has been sober for 12 years and is passionate about carrying his message of enjoying a sober lifestyle. Pete’s sobriety was a journey that included ups and downs. His inspiring messag…
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Matt Jerr, host of the Sober Friends Podcast is here to talk about his experience and strength on his sober journey. We dive into when he realized he was an alcoholic, why he decided to get sober, and what makes him an expert on sobriety and recovery. We also talk about why he considers himself a “high bottom drunk”. The Sober Friends Podcast is a …
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I’m thrilled to chat with Larry Arnold, a 2-time national champion with the Nebraska football team and a dedicated health and wellness coach. Larry is not only a biohacker and a red light therapist but also the brain behind the Larry Arnold Approach, aiming to balance understanding, ability, and outcome in health. I met Larry in 2016, and he quickl…
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Peter Myerhoff AKA Chappy Once lost in the grips of hard drugs during his teenage years, Peter Meyerhoff's choices led him down a path of car thefts, burglaries, and eventually, a 12-year incarceration sentence. Inside the prison walls, he was ensnared by the intricate web of prison politics, eventually rising to a position of influence as a shot-c…
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I’m excited to dive into Intentional Recovery with Paul Krauss MA LPC. Paul is the driving force behind Health for Life Counseling in Grand Rapids, also recognized as The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Wearing multiple hats, he is not only a dedicated private practice psychotherapist but also an esteemed EMDRIA Consultant and Ce…
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I'm here with someone who's in recovery. I'm super excited for the show, because we're going to talk about her journey. My guest is Alejandra Gastelum who is also working on some amazing projects. She's been working as a recovery coach specialist for the last 4 years. She's also a support companion and a certified peer support specialist. Alejandra…
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I'm thrilled to be joined by Jordan Bokser, and we're set to delve into the intriguing topic of embracing our inner shadows with humility. Jordan's journey began with undertaking vital work on himself, making a conscious decision to extend the support he received while navigating his own trials towards achieving happiness and success. Initially, he…
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Dr. Aimie Apigian is here. She’s an expert in understanding how life's experiences leave imprints on our body. Dr. Aimie has distinguished herself in the medical field with her innovative approach to health restoration through her pioneering model known as The Biology of Trauma. She is a dual board-certified physician in both Preventive Medicine an…
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Dr. Doug Brackmann is here to share his remarkable story of long-term sobriety, a psychedelic journey, and an unexpected relapse after 36 years. Doug is a clinical psychologist and dual PhD holder. He’s renowned for his work in harnessing the power of thought and action. Through his counseling techniques and use of meditation, he assists "hunters",…
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I'm here with David Essel, M.S., O.M. He's a 13-time number one best-selling author. David is also a counselor, executive coach, international speaker, and a radio, TV, and podcast host. It's his mission to positively affect 2 million people or more every single day. His latest book, Permanent Alcohol & Life Recovery!: A New Approach to Go Beyond “…
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Michael Bernoff is here. In addition to having long-term sobriety, Michael is the President and Founder of the Human Communications Institute, a leader in the personal and professional development industry. He works directly with individuals as well as corporate executives who desire to transform their corporate culture in an ever changing marketpl…
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I’m happy to be speaking with Ben Tuff. Ben grew up splitting his time between Atlanta, GA and Jamestown, RI. He attended Colby College where he met his now wife, Gretchen and treasured his times working as a sailing instructor and boat captain in the British Virgin Islands. Ben developed a lifelong appreciation for the ocean and everything it has …
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I'm so happy to speak with Dr. Nick Hallowell, a renowned board-certified child, and adult psychiatrist and the world's leading expert on ADHD. He graduated from Harvard College and Tulane Medical School and was a faculty member at Harvard Medical School for 21 years. He founded the Hallowell ADHD centers in several major US cities and has helped t…
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Jeff Hays is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and television producer with a career spanning over three decades. He gained national attention with his documentary Fahrenhype 9/11, a response to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11. Jeff has produced numerous documentaries and television series, including On Native Soil and Doctored. In 2017, he co-fo…
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Do you remember what you wanted to be or do as a kid? You know, the thing that just might reveal your true authentic self and where your creative power lies. Garrain Jones has achieved fantastic success by doing this very thing after having a very rocky start in life. Garrain is a coach, entrepreneur, and podcaster. His goal is to help people disco…
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Dr. Greg Eckel is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. He began his career focusing on the overmedication of children, but after his wife, Sarieah passed from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, he changed his focus to chronic neurological conditions. After a deep dive, he uncovered regenerative medicine. He co-founded Nature Cures Clinic in 2001 and then bVi…
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Troy Casey is a leading longevity authority, author, life coach, and healer. He is known as The Certified Health Nut because he has scoured the Earth searching for health and healing methods. He is the author of Rippedat50: A Journey to Self Love, a book about the human body temple and spiritual spacesuit and our symbiotic relationship with our Ear…
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Kathryn Walker is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She worked as an Intensive Care Nurse for nine years before attending anesthesia school. She practiced anesthesia of all specialties for eight years before opening Revitalist 2018. Revitalist is a holist…
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Tracy Duhs is here today. She is a hydration expert who believes that optimal health is a fundamental right for all humanity, not just a privilege for a select few. Tracy helps people activate their vitality and feel alive by educating on basic health foundations that most people do not know. She works as a modern wellness advocate specializing in …
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Megan Racer is our Business Development Representative at Camelback Recovery. She also has quite a story. She’s been sober for almost four years now, but she not only has a past of addiction, but she ended up going to prison. Megan shares her story from her family life and how she was a great student in school to being a people pleaser and being in…
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Taran Goodballet is here to talk about Medication Assisted Treatment or MAT. Taran has a PharmD or Doctorate of Pharmacy. She is a licensed pharmacist and part of Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness. She is a neuropharmacology expert with extensive training in treating psychiatric disorders and patient-tailored pharmaceutical approaches. She’s…
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Bobby Wolfe, FNP, is a nurse practitioner at Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness, providing integrated care to people on their path to recovery. He's also the owner and nurse practitioner at Telemed PLLC. He is passionate about working with men and men's health and longevity. He is trained in Western medicine, but embraces integrative practice…
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Tom O'Connor is here today to tell his remarkable story of recovery. He grew up in New York and was the youngest of nine children. His mother was a raging alcoholic, and several brothers also had addiction problems. His dad passed away when Tom was 12. With his step dad's help, he was able to go to college. He was still an alcoholic but eventually …
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Bo Eason is here today. Bo is the author of There’s No Plan B For Your A-Game, a book filled with inspiring and practical real-world guidance to teach anyone how to be the best at whatever they choose. Many of you are already familiar with master storyteller Bo. He started his career in the NFL and played with the Houston Oilers and the San Francis…
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Wendy Adamson is a mental health professional who has spent over twenty-five years serving individuals struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. She provided counseling, facilitated groups and interventions, crisis management, and executed treatment plans, which led to hundreds of individuals finding a way out of a hopeless state. She …
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The root cause of your migraines, body aches, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea is inflammation. Inflammation is the root cause of most of your chronic diseases. So when you reduce chronic inflammation, your entire world will start to turn around. There are six common sense practical medicines that you can start doing right now. These are to eat wel…
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Trigger Warning: Suicide Back then, no one talked about anxiety or depression and that would continue to quietly grow. That would eventually lead to suicidal thoughts and tendencies. People need to be talking about this more to show that everyone gets depressed. If you have depression, you are not alone. Those suicidal thoughts that attack your sel…
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The journey to recovery demands changes in behavior and perception. To do that, we must understand the inner workings of what causes these behaviors and how to adjust them properly. Dr. Robbie Westerman, the Founder of Next Step Recovery AZ, joins us for today's episode. Dr. Robbie is a recovering addict who abused substances for years. In his jour…
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In order to move through grief or other unpleasant feelings, you need to make sense of the impact and meaning they had on you across time. Grief is just feelings of sadness, helplessness, anger, and disappointment. You can put that all behind you if you just listen to your body. It’s only once you get over those feelings is when you’ll feel confide…
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Sometimes, no matter how wonderful your life may seem, there can be trauma that exists inside that keeps you from fully living at your best. In this episode, Mrs. American 2021 Hannah Kirkpatrick shares how self-reflection brought about a pivotal moment she needed to turn her life around against alcoholism and depression. And just like you, she’s h…
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A relapse doesn't erase your recovery journey. You don't have to start back at square one every time you relapse. People who think like that have a hard time continuing their journey. Know that when you recover from relapse, you will come out even stronger than before. Join Tim Westbrook, MS as he talks to the owner of Art Of Our Soul and host of E…
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Alcohol, drugs, and other addictions risk your quality of life. If you’re on your way to recovery, you must understand that it is a continuous process. What are the frequently asked questions on how to avoid a relapse? Join your host Tim Westbrook as he dives deep into these questions so you can continue the process of healing while being aware of …
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It is nothing new to know that the people we hang out with can greatly affect us. But if you are on your recovery journey, it is even more important to distance yourself from those you used to hang out, drink, and use with. In this episode, Tim Westbrook, MS dives deep into the fifth relapse mistake we need to avoid—our drinking buddies. Tune in as…
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Different scenarios and mistakes could lead to a person having a relapse. And in this episode, we discuss Mistake #4, which is getting into a relationship. Being in a relationship should result in positive outcomes. It should be your safe haven, but listen to find out why this is not recommended if you are trying to recover and heal from some form …
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Be determined and consistent if you want to strive for a clean and sober life and avoid a relapse. Don’t let your addiction come resurfacing into your life because you’ll only regret it. Tune into this episode as Tim Westbrook explains the mistake you should avoid if you want a smooth recovery and life transformation. Not finishing the 12-step prog…
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Becoming sober is no easy task. It would take a crazy amount of time, dedication and discipline. One should expect that it’s a long and hard road to get the results needed. On this episode of I Love Being Sober, host Tim Westbrook continues his talk about how to avoid a relapse. On this episode, he talks about Mistake Number 2: Expecting Instantane…
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