Finding your passion is the key to igniting your life force. But why? When you find that thing which can truly move you. You become unstoppable. Nothing can get your eyes off the prize, you live life with a purpose and fully focused. Consistency is key. Show Notes:Have you found that thing that makes you feel like you? I mean, that which makes you feel alive. In case you haven’t. It’s the responsability of each one of us to find that thing and be brave enough to persuit it. You might not be aware of this, but finding your passion and staying consistent is one of the keys to sustainable recovery. Jimmy Dean, our guest today, faced a life of prison, heroine addiction and substace abuse. He reached a point where he couldnt believe it was possible to be clean. After enrolling into a recovery programme in jail his life turned around and he has been clean for over 4 years now.Jimmy always had a passion for dogs, he found his calling and started his dog training business. He found himself, by losing himself in the service of others. He also trains dogs for veterans who struggle with post-traumatic stress for the past 15 years as well as other business in the field of addiction. On this episode we will speak about consistency, recovery programmes, personal stories on winning over addcition, and much more.   Quote: “​​Consistency is always the best teacher.” ― Stephon MarburyForecast:What’s your passion? What could be better than using your talents to serve humanity?Kindness and gratitude goes a long way Self-care as a priority in recovery Recovery is never linearThe key is consistencyGetting in touch with the pain that comes from the past Tasting suffering: Is it possible? Find a sustainble programme that supports your recoveryConnect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

Did you know that around 80% of our thoughts are negative 90% are repetitive? Your mental process can be harvesting disease. But instead of thinking of your shortcomings, the mind can be trained to focus on how we can imporve to become and live better. This episode is all about turning your pain and suffering into opportunity.  Show Notes:What happens when you plug into negativity? Well for starters, to get attached to negativity can only take you down from where you’re currently at. Negative emotions can stop us from behaving rationally and look at things with the right perspective. Negative energy often makes us feel powerless as we look at everything with defeat. Your carrer, relationsips, the future. It makes you feel you're useless. With all that is going around the world right now we could all use some positive energy. So when we talk about unpluging it means that we have the opporunirty to connect to something else, isn’t it? Does this mean we have to enjoy the pain? Not necesarily, rather we want you to change your relatioship by adversity.  On this episode we will disucss how sometimes our biggest falls can help us bounce back up higher than we could ever imagined. Quote: “​​Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful..” ―  Joshua MarineForecast:Living life not worried about other’s opinion on you Recovering is about letting go and unlearningYour past, present and future in relation to your pain The triangle of self-obsessionand why we must break from itThe practice of gratitude in the midst of deeply painful times Sometimes you have to gown to go back up Sobrierity opens a world full of opportunities to help and serve others Keep the window of will power always open Connect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

Recovery is possible! Are You ready to listen to cutting-edge tools and exercises that can change your life today? Our guest today is an ambassador for the human cause, not only our dear friend but a very special soul He’s on the show today to teach us how to use pain to heal and grow.Show Notes:When tragedy knocks on your door what do you do? Often. Many of us never think deeply about it. But at some point in time, we will face some challenges either in the form of an illness, disease, a loss in the family or a life-changing accident. Yes, It can be unpredictable and likely to be followed by lots of suffering. We can’t be 100% prepared but we can control how our emotions determine the outcome in our lives. Here at OYG we always want to provide you with the best tools to live your life in gratitude. Our guest today is a speaker, transformational expert, mentor, author and podcast host. He uses his extensive knowledge and life experiences to bring people together and raise their and collective awareness through a variety of techniques. Today, he is teaching us how to choose to utilize our pain to heal and grow by transforming our mindset from victimhood to mastering your story and embracing who you truly are.  Quote: “​​God brings men into deep waters, not to drown them, but to cleanse them.” ― John AugheyForecast:Stepping into your purposeYour life experience can be used in the service of others Using your pain to healSpending your energy wiselyFinding motivation and letting motivation find youUnderstanding and fixing your relationship trauma Spotting the gift in your challengesBecome comfortable sharing your painFocus on love and compassion rather on destruction Connect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

After taking drugs at an early age Jameson thought that he would always be a drug addict. Drugs brought immediate relief to his pain. Things that are addicting can be pleasurable, but they can also provide cover and distraction from serious underlying problems.Connection is one of the biggest solutions and isolation is never the answer.Show Notes:Our guest today sits with us to discuss the importance of human connection in the process of recovery and appreciate our common humanity. Jameson Hedin is a clinical social worker based in Utah currently working in the addiction treatment industry. He’s passionate about mental health psychotherapy and providing treatment for emotional trauma from substance abuse. For the past 10 years, his work has been focused on helping people recover from substance abuse and find meaning in their lives. Now he is on a mission to empower other fellow humans to uncover the light that shines within all of us.Quote: “The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving ” ― Oliver Wendell HolmesForecast:Being reminder of the pain of addiction and recovery The importance of asking for helpTrauma treatment and deep connection Understanding your thoughts: Communicate and Identify your thinking  Bringing down the walls to make something happen in your recovery  The power of identity: Labels can make or break youGrowth is about reaching a turning point The only way to evolve as humans is to see how we are similar to each otherThe Grateful Flow TechniqueConnect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

Have you ever felt like you’re putting up a mask to face life? What's the value of a mask? A mask hides your feelings, your personality and your real self. If you're wearing a mask, how do you know what the real you is? Find out in this episode and get centered. Recovery is possible!  Show Notes:This episode is sure to add some value to anyone in any stage of their recovery. We have the legendary Annie Lieb who is a mom, guide, entrepreneur and goddess. She was put on this earth with a purpose to model the way for personal freedom, healing and fulfillment. But it wasn’t always this way. About 7 years back, Annie blew everything up in her life. She was battling with recovery, a divorce and abandonment by friends. As well as being wrongly diagnosed with depression. She hit rock bottom. But after going back to school and graduating during the pandemic, she found herself, built her life back up again and created a brilliant framework to help others get their life together. In this episode, Annie will share with us how she helps her clients with her guided odyssey into their Soul CenterQuote: “To become conscious and aware, we must become authentic. Authenticity is the highest form of being.” ― Teal SwanForecast:The importance of being authentic in recoveryThe B.R.E.A.T.H. Framework and how it can help your healing journey Getting rid of the worthlessness mindset and feeling like you’re enough Step into the truth and who you are The power to choose: Understand your lower nature and negative thoughtsRealign with your truth and purposeYou need to know where is your starting point before you reclaim your powerEmbrace uniqueness: What makes you You?  You are not your past Get into yourself and grow your gratitude Connect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

The truth is: You can heal yourself.You don’t need surgery, and you don’t need a pill. What you do need is the right information about how your body works and what it takes to make positive changes. That’s what we are going to give you in this episode.Show Notes:Healing yourself might sound too good to be true, but the fact of the matter is that your body is designed for self-healing. The pain you feel on a daily basis is sub-par functioning of your nervous system, which inhibits it from doing what it was naturally meant to do - fixing itself.Our host today will speak with us on how to speed up the self-healing process so that you start getting better sooner. Jen Russman is the president of MindSetters/Power to Heal, a self-healing solution for patients suffering from chronic illness. Her story is one of hard work and triumph as she healed herself from childhood trauma and addiction after being bedridden for over seven years. Jen’s work focuses on the principles of self-healing, as well as the link between the body, trauma and chronic illness. She also hosts her own online TV show, Jenergy Vibes, a weekly live session dedicated to helping others live better lives. Tune in today to awaken the regenerative power of our brains and therefore heal us from inside out.Quote: “Everything is within your power, and your power is within you..” ― Janice Trachtman,Forecast:Understanding your bodyWhat does self-care look like?  The energetics of healing Living in integrityTurning your pain into power by giving it purposeYou don’t get sick overnight, it’s the trauma accumulated for yearsGet curious without judgement  There is power in traumaChanging your mindset around traumaConnect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

By being of service to others throughout any difficulty, you not only help them get better but improve your own recovery process and wellbeing.Show Notes:The first step towards recovery is to admit you are struggling. Next, you have to realise that you can't fix it all on your own. You will need help and support from others, and the best way to get this is by helping others in their journey of recovery. Everyone can benefit from giving back, whether they are still in the process of getting sober or if they are already years into their sobriety.It can be challenging for addicts to serve others when they are still struggling with their own addiction issues, but it’s important that they do so nevertheless. Giving back can look like sharing, spending time, listening, basically connecting with others.  Believe it or not, this will increase your levels of happiness on a daily basis. Being helpful makes us happier people and leads us down a path where we can give back even more of ourselves. Investing in others means that they will invest in us as well – which creates an effect of making us feel useful and needed.Quote: “As we lose ourselves in the service of others we discover our own lives and our own happiness..” ― Dieter F. UchtdorfForecast:Being of service to others is part of your recovery Selfless vs service The opposite of addiction is connection Stick to your purposeBuild self-esteem and confidence.Using your gifts to make a difference in the world The Power of Letting GoGiving increases our wellbeingTapping into gratitudeService keeps you cleanConnect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

Are you being pulled around in different directions? Do you feel like you’ve lost your north? Feeling lost is a natural part of human existence. Perhaps you might be feeling like there’s no way out and you have nowhere to go. And figuring out what your next step should be can feel overwhelming. On today’s episode we talk habits and how building healthier habits can ignite recoveryShow Notes:It’s one thing to preach the benefits of eating right and exercising, and it’s another to actually do it. Being consistently productive in your day-to-day life is challenging, but with the right mindset, these healthy habits can become second nature and a part of your everyday lifestyle.Our guest today shares his story on how he went from a life of violence, crime, jail and alcohol addiction to embarking on the path of overcoming. Throughout his life he used his experiences and challenges to create a framework that empowered him to rebuild his life.His name is RJ Singh, today he helps professionals accross different fields develop ultra habits to master their mind, body and soul to unlock their limitless possibilities and create massive impact in all areas of their lives. In our talk RJ will share with us his framework to collect information from high performance experts, extract their knowledge and create systems, behaviours and habits that we can implement daily to perform better. Quote: “​​Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” ― Dale CarnegieForecast:How to go from surviving to thriving Learning from dialogue in the path of recovery Why should you have unshakable habits Information becomes knowledge once it’s appliedReframe yourself to live the life you deserve Normalising difficult conversations on mental health and addiction On hitting rock bottom and how it can propel you You can rebuilt and redesign your life False positivity: geting rid of it and become comfortable with where you are atConnect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

In this episode, Danny and Joey discuss slowing down, learning how to identify wins and struggles, as well as taking time for yourself to reconnect.  Our podcasts are charged with the skills you need to plug  into the higher force of gratitude and learn from the experience of others who have overcome their greatest struggles with addiction.    Show Notes:So often we feel like we need to constantly be doing something. We're always checking our phones, rushing to get to the next task, and living in a constant state of anxiety about what's coming next.This episode is all about finding peace in slowing down. Among all things, in the process of recovery the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.We love connecting you with those who have walked the path you are currently on to provide you with key insights to help you lead a healthier lifestyle. Our guest on the show today to speak about her journey of recovery, her turning point and some tips to be gentle with yourself along the process of recovery.She has a bachelors of social work and she’s currently working with aboriginal communities in Australia. After her addiction led her to lose custody of her children, she took an oath to tirelessly work to empower mothers and educate them about child protection. Quote: “Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” ― OprahForecast:Identify your wins and struggles Busy is a drug: The importance of downtimeLearning to be compassionate with yourself Take time to understand your needs Be gentle with yourself Get together with those who have walked the path you are on. Asking for help: The turning point The events that lead to relapseDetermination: Don’t leave before the miracle happensConnect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget:https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395

Tara is an artist full of gratitude and exploring all things joy. She is joining us today to shed some light on how to respond to hardships in life and how a painful event helped her dive deep into gratitude.Show Notes:Tara Dixon is a painter and illustrator who has maintained a studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn for twenty years. In 2018 she spent the year in Bali, Indonesia and set up a studio there. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections. A graduate of Connecticut College, she studied at The Art Students League and taught art in Brooklyn, Iceland and Zimbabwe as well as out of her studio through her method of Talk And Response Art.After going through a divorce she had a choice. To become bitter or better. She decided to face her challenges head-on and that lead her on an incredible journey to find her true self for the first time and forgive through the medium of gratitude and living in the moment. Many of us face similar struggles. This episode is meant to challenge you to explore your strengths and limitations and by having conversations about our common challenges, together we can come up with ideas on how to defeat them!Forecast:The Power of GratitudeSharing Your Daily WinsAdversity can be Our Greatest GiftArt as a form of Self-Reflection Bathing in Gratitude: An Elevated Mindset ShiftAchieving SerenityJoy is Where Happiness and Sorrow Meet Judging: You Are Not Your PastFocus: You Are What You Pay Attention ToSelf Love is The Key Be Grateful for what you HaveStrive for Normal and Stay ConsistentConnect: Joseph Pollaro,  Efficacy Life CoachingWebsite:  EfficacyLifeCoaching.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpollaro/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EfficacyLifeCoaching/One Golden Nugget: https://onegoldennugget.com/theuniverse/members/josephpollaro/Danny Shannon, EncapsulatorWebsite: https://encapsulator.io/#/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-a-shannon-05a109163/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.shannon.395Tara DixonWebsite: https://www.taradixon.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-dixon-05210634/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tara.dixon.754