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Pathway to Recovery

S.A. Lifeline Foundation

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Pathway to Recovery is an S.A. Lifeline Foundation podcast featuring hosts Tara McCausland and Justin B. We have conversations with experts and individuals who understand the pathway to healing from sexual addiction and betrayal trauma because we believe that recovering individuals leads to the healing of families.
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Welcome to lipservice, the podcast that unveils the secrets to success for beauty brands and content creators alike. Join beauty industry specialist and influencer marketing veteran, Sonia Elyss as she tells the authentic and thoughtful stories at the intersection of the beauty industry and creator economy. In each episode, we bring you interviews with beauty entrepreneurs, marketing experts, and content creators who share their genuine stories, wins & stumbles, tips, and key strategies that ...
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Sonia interviews Amanda Frisch, a two-time Ulta Beauty Collective member (and Doctorate of performing arts) about her journey as a content creator. What started as a passion project has become a full-time business across multiple platforms. Amanda talks about niching down, what she learned from the UBC and her top tips for shedding imposter syndrom…
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Ever dreamed of launching your own beauty product business? Make your dream a reality with Blanka. Launching a product based business in the beauty industry is full of risk: start up costs, development costs, order minimums —the list is endless. Blanka puts a stop to many of the issues surrounding this volatile industry and helps you reach your ent…
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Sonia sits with Rachel Anise, a communications professor, published author, ex-model and long-time content creator. Rachel walks us through her unique journey with content creation starting with long-form blogging and evolving over 10+ years to today where she is on the verge of launching her own haircare brand. Rachel uses her professional backgro…
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Join Sonia for a quick birthday episode. A few thoughts, a few tears and a whole lot of gratitude. — If you like the podcast, you'll love connecting with Sonia directly on social. Feel free to drop a comment or DM on: Instagram and TikTok Join lipservice world, the free community helping beauty creators connect and elevate. Ready to upgrade your pr…
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Krysten Wags is a triple threat: Content Creator, Actor and Marketer. As a personality online she's your best friend and acts like it. Sonia interviews Krysten about her journey from Actor to Content Creator and how she ended up as the Associate Content Director at Laundry Service (an advertising agency). The episode touches on what happens from th…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hosts Tara McCausland and Justin B. discuss applying recovery principles in parenting and how these principles can positively impact parenting style. They emphasize the importance of surrender, trust in God, and the shift from control, fear and pride to surrender, faith, and humility. Personal anecdotes and …
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Sonia interviews Kailey Waskall, an Occupational Therapist and Accessibility Consultant who marrier her love for beauty and passion for accessibility in her online persona, @occupationbeauty. Kailey discusses what she has learned on her creator journey and the investments she has made along the way. She discusses the challenges and fears around sho…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Pathway to Recovery podcast , host Justin B. and guest Brittany B. discuss the transformative power of the 12-step recovery program, focusing primarily on Step 3. They touch on the significance of turning one's will and life over to the care of God, the importance of willingness and boundaries, and the…
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Long-time content creator and Naturium Founder, Susan Yara joins Sonia in the episode where they look at things from a creator and brand perspective. The duo discuss imposter syndrome, consistency, what it takes to create content for 10+ years and what Naturium looks for in a partnership. If you’ve ever watched Susan’s content and wondered “how doe…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hosts Tara McCausland and Justin B discuss the challenges and importance of Step 3 in the recovery process: making the decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of God. They delve into why this can be difficult, and how it is a daily commitment rather than a one-time action. The dialogue includes …
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Sonia chats with Elena Duque, an Esthetician & TV beauty expert as well as someone who has been on QVC, NBC and CBS. She took her experience in skincare and social media to TikTok during the pandemic then parlayed that into hosting and TV segments. Elena walks us through her journey on TikTok and what it takes to produce a TikTok segment. We discus…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Tara McCausland welcomes guest expert KayLee Dunn, a psychotherapist and betrayal navigation coach. KayLee shares her expertise in helping individuals, especially women, rebuild trust and heal after intimate betrayal. She discusses the role of the nervous system in betrayal trauma, introducing concepts …
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After getting her influencer marketing start at Ulta Beauty and launching the first Ulta Beauty Collective, Evelyn has gone on to do great things on the brand and creator side of the influencer marketing industry. Sonia interviews Evelyn about her experience and thoughts on what it takes to "make it" as a creator as well as some of the behind-the-s…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Tara McCausland and S.A. Lifeline executive assistant Jeni Brockbank discuss how to manage trauma triggers effectively. Jeni shares insights on understanding trauma triggers and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, self-care, and setting boundaries. The episode includes a discussion on practica…
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After working in the beauty industry for 30 years, Leah was ready to create something “for us, by us” and dove into formulating a concealer specifically for beauty-lovers 40+. Shortly after, Maxine’s Revenge was born (and named by her TikTok followers!) Leah embraced TikTok as a Founder, Creator & Sales person, selling out her stock (with help from…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Justin B. and guest Harvey E. discuss the transformative power of Step Two in SAL 12-Step and in general 12 Step programs. Harvey, a 69-year-old Orthodox Jewish dentist and a recovering sexaholic, shares his journey of over 35 years struggling with same-sex attraction while being married, and shares his…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Justin and Tara discuss the importance of overcoming fear as a major obstacle in successful recovery from addiction and betrayal trauma. The discussion delves into personal experiences with fear and the significance of surrendering to a higher power to gain serenity. They emphasize the need for replacing sel…
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Sonia sits down with Diane Saw, the Global Director of Brand Marketing at Violette_FR. One of beauty industry’s fastest growing brands and a brand name on countless beauty creator wish lists right now. Diane walks us through her experience in advertising and marketing and how she landed this dream role as well as some of the details behind creator …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Pathway to Recovery podcast, host Tara McCausland talks with therapist Amanda Christensen about first steps to take immediately following discovery of sexual betrayal. Amanda shares her personal and professional experience, emphasizing the importance of safety, stabilization, and recovery steps for bot…
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The creator journey can start anywhere at any age. For our guest this week, the journey started in her 50’s with a push from her teenage daughters. Sonia interviews Cherie Seaswan, a later in life creator who is bringing a bit of spice to the makeup over 50 content conversation. Cherie shares how she stumbled into content creation and her current m…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Pathway to Recovery podcast, Tara shares a recent presentation given by Dr. Donald L. Hilton Jr., a neurosurgeon and academic who has studied the effects of pornography on the brain. Hilton discusses how his background informs his understanding of addiction and recovery, offering insights into the natu…
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Meet Ehlie Luna, a professional makeup artist, singer and creator who has gone from playing with her Mother's makeup to becoming the face of Milk makeup's new Jelly Tint. Learn more about her journey as a creative, what her initial reaction was to the invite from Milk and how she thinks about creativity and content creation in a unique and beautifu…
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Send us a Text Message. Hosts Tara McCausland and Justin B. delve into the crucial question of whether the God of one's understanding is strong enough to restore sanity in the context of recovery. They discuss the common doubts and struggles individuals in recovery face regarding their perception of a higher power, including feelings of abandonment…
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Join Sonia for a new series where she answers community questions in her "Lipservice Creator Hotline" segment. In this episode she answers questions from @dermagals and @itsamandasuarse regarding media kits and finding inspiration to post. Submitting questions is a special perk for the lipservice world community on Geneva and the Broadcast Channel,…
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Send us a Text Message. The podcast episode features Justin B. and guest Julie M. discussing her personal journey through betrayal and recovery due to her husband's sexual addiction. Julie shares her initial reluctance to seek help for herself, believing she wasn't the one with the problem. However, upon realizing her life was unmanageable, she tur…
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Sonia and Karol sit down for a chat about how Karol Rodriguez became @karolskorner. What the organic journey from College kid to Professional MUA has looked like for Karol and what it's like to get personal, carve out boundaries, connect with brands and create deep connections online. Karol is a professional makeup artist and creator in NYC navigat…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hosts Tara McCausland and Justin B. explore the concepts of powerlessness and unmanageability in the context of sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. They discuss how admitting to these states can be challenging yet crucial for individuals dealing with addiction and for those who are in a relationship with t…
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We're back with another episode featuring Michelle Spieler, a mature beauty creator who just launched a product collab with MOB beauty. As a follow up to our first episode together (listen here to catch up), Sonia dives in deeper on Michelle's weekly posting schedule, which platform she is finding significant growth on, the "state of the union" for…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Tara McCausland welcomes Dan Gray to discuss therapeutic disclosure in the healing process for individuals affected by sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. Dan emphasizes the critical role of disclosure to help break the cycle of secrecy and shame surrounding addiction, highlighting the benefits of the…
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Join Sonia in interviewing Eileen Dautruche, a Beauty Executive, Digital Marketing Expert and early (2008) Blogger/Influencer. Eileen started her career as a 19 year old blogger and now she works at one of the most sought-after beauty brands in the world (Bobbi Brown!). Sonia asks Eileen about her career journey and the evolution of the beauty infl…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hosts Tara McCausland and Justin B. explore a listener's question about the distinction between calling oneself a sexaholic versus a sex addict, and the implications of that decision. The discussion delves into the SAL definition of sobriety, highlighting the importance of personal values in determining what…
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In this juicy episode, Sonia interviews Kristen Bousque, a creator coach and anti-pitch champion, the founder of Soulcial Suite and someone who has worked in the creator economy for years. Curious about what to charge? How to connect with brands? What you should invest in your journey? This episode is for you! Stick around for the entire episode be…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Pathway to Recovery podcast, host Justin B. speaks with SAL 12-Step member Bryan F. about 'Step Zero,' a concept not formally recognized in the traditional 12 steps but crucial for initiating the journey towards true recovery. Bryan emphasizes the importance of community building as the foundational pi…
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Join Sonia while she chats with recent Ulta Beauty Collective member Kevin Lee. We talk about what the experience has done for him as a Creator personally and professionally as well as his number 1 takeaway after a year of mentorship with one of the beauty industry's biggest retailers. Kevin has one of the smallest follower counts of the current cr…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hosts Tara McCausland and Justin B. discuss strategies for moving forward after the discovery of betrayal in relationships. The episode emphasizes the emotional turmoil that follows discovery, and the importance of establishing safety and stabilization. They share personal stories, including Justin's own mis…
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If you’re curious about how trends grow and evolve in the beauty industry, this episode is for you. Join Sonia as she interviews Addison Cain, a trend forecaster for SPATE NYC. In this episode, we talk about how TikTok impacts the trend lifecycle, 2024 predictions for the beauty industry, and some of our favorite trend observations in the right now…
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode, therapist Dorothy Maryon presents on communication after betrayal for the SAL 12-Step Men's Online Workshop. Dorothy delves into the drama triangle—a concept explaining common unhealthy communication patterns that hinder relationship repair. She discusses strategies for breaking free from these patte…
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Curious how to get on the PR list of one of New York’s fastest growing beauty communications agencies!? You’re going to need to listen to this episode. Sonia interviews Tyler Williams, the Founder of Nouveau Communications, a boutique beauty communications firm representing some of social media’s favorite brands including Salwa Petersen, Andrew Fit…
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Send us a Text Message. In this Q&A, hosts Tara and Justin provide some final commentary on the subject of setting boundaries and bottom lines in the recovery process. They emphasize how boundaries and bottom lines can effectively help break the cycle of addiction and suggest that the creation of these action plans should take place during moments …
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Let's revisit one of Sonia's favorite interviews with a popular beauty creator. Take out your pen and paper because this one is full of hot tips and mindset gut checks. Gen X is one of the most quickly growing generations in the Creator Economy with a complex relationship with social media and showing up authentically. Join Sonia as she interviews …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Justin B. speaks with SAL 12-Step members Karin and Jan to discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries in recovery from betrayal trauma. Both Karin and Jan share their own experiences navigating relationships affected by betrayal. They describe setting boundaries as a way of protecting themselv…
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Countdown to the official launch of lipservice the podcast is on! We revisit one of Sonia's favorite episodes from Brand Meet Creator to get you excited for what's to come! In this episode, Sonia uses her decade worth of experience in influencer marketing to navigate you through avoiding the pitfalls of having to reshoot and drops tons of gems on w…
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Welcome to lipservice, the podcast that unveils the secrets to success for beauty brands and content creators alike. Join beauty industry specialist and influencer marketing veteran, Sonia Elyss as she tells the authentic and thoughtful stories at the intersection of the beauty industry and creator economy. In each episode, we bring you interviews …
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. In this Q&A episode, host Tara McCausland interviews Steven and Rhyll Croshaw, co-founders of S.A. Lifeline Foundation, who share their experiences and insights on setting boundaries and bottom lines in relationships and personal recovery. They discuss the differences between boundaries and bottom lines. Steven explains how …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Tara McCausland talks with Dr. Sheri Keffer about the importance of setting and holding boundaries in relationships, particularly when dealing with sexual betrayal and addiction. Dr. Keffer shares her personal journey of recovery and emphasizes the need for betrayed partners to have courage and patience with…
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Send us a Text Message. In this Q&A, hosts Tara and Justin briefly review the origins of the 12 steps and touch on each one in preparation to take a deep dive into each of the steps in future episodes. They talk about the foundation, cornerstone, and keystone of the 12 steps, as well as the importance of first admitting powerlessness, turning to th…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Justin B talks with Josh Walpole, a sex addict living in long-term recovery as well as a therapist who specializes in treating sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. We discuss the importance and perhaps necessity of qualified therapy to help all involved prepare and brace for impact. Both the impact of the co…
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Send us a Text Message. Hosts Tara and Justin explore how their New Year's resolutions have evolved in the context of recovery learning and application. They discuss the significance of incorporating a higher power into their goal-setting process. The conversation delves into the concept of surrendering personal will and allowing divine guidance to…
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Send us a Text Message. Host Tara McCausland and therapist Dan Drake discuss the importance of finding a qualified clinician that has specialized training in sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. They suggest questions/ways to vet a therapist to ensure best therapist-client fit. They explore how having a therapist during the disclosure process is h…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Tara McCausland is joined by her assistant and friend, Jeni Brockbank. They discuss the concept of "surrender" as part of recovery, especially during challenging times such as the holidays. A three-step surrender process "on your knees, on the phone, in a box" is also shared which includes prayer, reach…
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