1000 Days Sober Podcast

Ep 62: Carly Benson on Purpose; The Power of Miracles and Not Enoughness

Welcome to Episode # 62 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Carly Benson As an avid traveller, yogi & confessed self-help junkie, Carly Benson writes about her adventures in life & sobriety on Miracles Are Brewing where she offers inspirational concepts for enlightenment, spirituality & embracing epicness. She's been sober from cocaine and alcohol since August 17, 2008, and has found her passion working as an ambassador for sobriety by sharing her experiences of living life above the influence in her writing and speaking. She currently offers one-on-one sobriety coaching and is working on publishing an ebook as well as a self-help book along with creating her first sober retreat in 2017. When she’s not writing or geeking out on the Internet, you can find her sipping tea, hiking mountains, catching a flight, reading a book or dancing to deep house music, which often may be a dance party of one in her living room. Podcast Takeaways Miracles Are Brewing Website - http://www.miraclesarebrewing.com/ Miracles Are Brewing Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiraclesAreBrewing Miracles Are Brewing Twitter - https://twitter.com/carlybbenson Miracles Are Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carlybbenson/ Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Carly or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol - amzn.to/2axGveg Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a connected community, with support and a continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more - http://www.needyhelper.com/the-needy-helper-hub/ This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend.

Ep 61: Beth Leipholtz on The Realities of Getting Sober Young

Beth Leipholz on Nailing Sobriety Nice And Early Welcome to Episode # 61 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Beth Leipholz Last week we brought you the story of 22-year old Jensen Davies, and this week we bring you a guest from the same age bracket but from the opposite sex, 23-year old Beth Leipholz. Beth is a newspaper reporter and graphic designer from Minnesota who writes about the realities of getting sober young. Her articles on sobriety can be found in the Huffington Post and The Fix. Podcast Takeaways Beth Leipholz Personal Blog http://lifetobecontinued.com/other-publications/ The Sober Senorita https://sobersenorita.com/ Drinking a Love Story by Caroline Knapp https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0385315511 Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1473648645 Carry On Warrior The Real Truth About Being a Woman by Glennon Doyle Melton https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0718177363 Blackout: Remembering Things I Drank to Forget by Sara Hepola http://www.needyhelper.com/blackout-remembering-the-things-i-drank-to-forget-by-sarah-hepola/ The Fix https://www.thefix.com/ Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Beth or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol - amzn.to/2axGveg Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a constant community, support and continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction, and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more. www.needyhelper.com/the-needy-helper-hub/ This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend.

Ep 60: Jensen Davies on Life as a 22-Year Old Alcoholic

Welcome to Episode # 60 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Jensen Davies Can you be an alcoholic by the age of 22? Many people don't believe you can, and this is why Jensen Davies decided to come on my podcast. Jensen has created havoc in three different continents due to alcohol and drug abuse, and all before the tender age of 22. In a first for me, I take a back seat, shut the hell up, and allow Jensen the opportunity to share his story, and what a story it is. Podcast Takeaways Hello Sunday Morning - https://www.hellosundaymorning.org/my/feed Clarity: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results by Jamie Smart - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0857084488 The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness by Steve Peters - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/009193558X Outro Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Jensen or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol - amzn.to/2axGveg Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a constant community, support and continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction, and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more. www.needyhelper.com/the-needy-helper-hub/ This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend.

Ep 59: Hugh Osbourne on Shadow Work, Hypnotherapy and Upgrading That Operating System

Welcome to Episode # 59 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Hugh Osbourne. Hugh Osborne is a Hypnotherapist, specialising in the area of addiction and recovery. He is also a workshop facilitator, writer, and coach. He draws upon his personal experience of addiction and recovery to help his clients get sober and create a life beyond addiction. Much of his work is driven by a passion for a deeper understanding of the link between addiction and creativity. In this podcast, we find out what an operating system is and why it's so important to learn how to upgrade it. We delve into the issues surrounding low self-esteem, shadow work, and the importance of commitment. We find out what books Hugh has found helpful during his journey, what hypnotherapy is, and what he would work on if he had a spare 10,000 hours. Podcast Takeaways Hugh Osbourne Personal Website- http://addictionhypnotherapy.com/ Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0872202321 The Parent’s Tao Te Ching; Ancient Advice For Modern Parents by Will Martin - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1569246629 Death Wish: The Path Through Addiction to a Glorious Life by Steve Chandler - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1600251013 Steve Chandler - http://www.stevechandler.com/index.html Nathaniel Branden - http://www.nathanielbranden.com/ Byron Katie - http://thework.com/en Rich Litvin - http://richlitvin.com/hello/ The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0722532938 Gestalt Empty Chair Therapy - https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-therapy/201001/cool-intervention-9-the-empty-chair-1 The 12 Steps of AA - http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/About-AA/The-12-Steps-of-AA Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Hugh or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Selsey Billy gave us a five-star rating and said this about the podcast. I have listened to the alcohol-related podcasts, and I love the way Lee gets the very best out of his guests. These podcasts are stimulating, thought provoking and inspirational. Well done, Lee. This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol - amzn.to/2axGveg Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a constant community, support and continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction, and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more. www.needyhelper.com/the-needy-helper-hub/

Ep 58: Ted Izydor on Being Authentic And Real

Welcome to Episode # 58 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Ted Izydor Ted holds both a Master of Counseling Psychology and Master of Business Administration, in addition to numerous counselling certifications. With a distinguished 20-year clinical therapy background as a mental health and addiction counsellor, Ted offers techniques, strategies and approaches that produce changes. As the founder of Full Potential Coaching and Consulting of Wisconsin, he devotes himself to sharing this knowledge and insight to people seeking more fulfilling, happier and healthier lives. In this podcast we talk about the masks we all wear and the importance of authenticity; the stages of denial, relapse, pornography addiction and much more. Podcast Takeaways Ted Izydor Website - http://tedizydor.com/ Changing For Good by James Prochaska - http://www.needyhelper.com/changing-for-good-by-james-prochaska/ Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - http://www.needyhelper.com/book-36-of-52-think-grow-rich-by-napoleon-hill/ Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Ted or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol - amzn.to/2axGveg Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a connected community, with support and a continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more - www.needyhelper.com/the-needy-helper-hub/ This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend.

Ep 57: Girl Walks Out of a Bar Author Lisa Smith

Welcome to Episode # 57 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Lisa Smith Lisa F. Smith is a writer and lawyer in New York City. She is the author of, "Girl Walks Out of a Bar," her memoir of high-functioning addiction and recovery in the world of New York City corporate law. Lisa’s writing has been published in The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, AfterPartyMagazine.com, and Addiction.com. She is passionate about breaking the stigma of addiction and mental health issues. Before beginning her more than 15-year legal marketing career, Lisa practised law in the Corporate Finance group of a leading international firm. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and Rutgers School of Law, where she served on the Editorial Board of the Rutgers Law Review. Lisa serves on the Board of Directors of the NY Writers Coalition and The Writers Room in New York City. She lives in New York City with her husband, Craig. In this episode we talk about Lisa’s views on alcoholism, I seek her advice on how people should manage their addictions if they are worried about the effect it will have on their career, and what she would do if she had 10,000 hours to work on anything in a bid to help more people recover. Other Nuggets of Information Lisa Smith web page http://www.lisasmithauthor.com Lisa Smith Twitter @girlwalksout Facebook Lisa. F Smith, Author You can contact Lisa direct at girlwalksout@gmail.com Lisa’s memoir is Girl Walks Out of a Bar https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1590793218 We discussed the book Living Sober https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0916856046 A great book for people who have believed that they are different from a young age and want to learn more about why is Freedom by Jeremy Griffith https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1741290244 Outro Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Lisa or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol. http://amzn.to/2axGveg Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a constant community, support and continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction, and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more. http://www.needyhelper.com/the-needy-helper-hub/ This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend.

Ep 56: Kelly Fitzgerald on Her Journey to Becoming The Sober Senorita

Welcome to Episode # 56 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Kelly Fitzgerald AKA The Sober Senorita. The story of Kelly Fitzgerald is an unerringly familiar one. A young woman is drawn into a lifestyle built on the flooded foundation of alcohol. Nightclubs, parties, shots and the whole sorry mess that goes with it including a broken nose after a particularly eventful bender. Then, one day, she had enough. Kelly Fitzgerald was no more. The Sober Senorita blossomed in her place. Kelly created the Sober Senorita as a website where she could tell her story with the aim of inspiring others to follow her journey out of the darkness of addiction and into the light of what comes after, and this is exactly what we talk about in this episode of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast. Podcast Takeaways The Sober Senorita - https://sobersenorita.com/ Veronica Valli: Why You Drink and How to Stop - http://amzn.to/2bZFZpk Caroline Knapp: Drinking a Love Story - http://amzn.to/2bZFwUh Sarah Hepola: Blackout Remembering The Things I Drank to Forget - http://amzn.to/2bSIo9k Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Kelly or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol. - http://amzn.to/2axGveg Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a constant community, support and continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction, and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more. - http://www.needyhelper.com/the-needy-helper-hub/ This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend.

Ep 55: Mukunda Chandra das on using yogic techniques to overcome addiction

Welcome to Episode # 55 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Mukunda Chandra das. Michael Kohan or Mukunda Chandra das (affectionately known as Mukunda) is dedicated to helping his clients and students find balance in all aspects of their lives—emotional, spiritual, mental and physical. Mukunda is a Certified Health and Lifestyle Coach and a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher who works with others to help them restore balance in their lives by helping them to make healthier and more conscious lifestyle choices. True harmony is achieved through developing a balanced cooperation between mind, body and soul. Living in this world can be tough at times, but when we learn simple spiritual tools for healing and maintenance, life can be much easier. Mukunda’s goal is to help clients and students to discover the skills to help them move forward in all areas of their lives. In Fall 2003, after a painful divorce and the continued strain of working long hours in a competitive environment, it was suggested that he take a yoga class as a means to reduce stress. He was immediately enchanted by the beautiful practice of asana yoga and thrilled to find how yogic discipline and philosophy can help a person to live a more peaceful life. After three years of active study, Mukunda met his spiritual mentor (Guru) H.H. Radhanatha Swami. After several years of formal study under his Guru, which included the systematic reading of spiritual texts, dedicated practice of mantra meditation, rising early for morning services, and regulating his cooking and diet, Mukunda received formal initiation into his spiritual lineage in 2013. After seventeen years in the corporate world, Mukunda left his job and moved out of New York City with the goal of becoming a full-time yoga teacher. This proved to be a great challenge, and Mukunda found himself starting over at 38 years old, hardly able to make ends meet. During this time, he became a serious student and practitioner of personal development techniques, which changed his life immensely. In 2014, inspired to teach the approaches that had helped him so deeply, Mukunda received training in Holistic Health and Lifestyle Counseling from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (accredited by SUNY and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners), where he studied a variety of practical coaching methods. With this understanding, he can create completely personalised plans based on your goals to move you toward your ideal vision of health within your unique situation, body, lifestyle, preferences, and resources. To learn more about Mukunda and his teachings head to yourwellnessyogi.com Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Mukunda or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol. Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a constant community, support and continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction, and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more.

Ep 54: Julian Kirkman

Welcome to Episode # 54 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Julian Kirkman-Page. In 2012 and after 40 years of being a heavy drinker Julian quit alcohol, forever. Four years earlier his brother died due to alcohol aged 56, and already having lost his mother to alcohol related cirrhosis of the liver, Julian’s own life ambition was to reach age 57! At the time Julian also suffered from high cholesterol and high blood pressure, had type 2 diabetes, gout, and felt like a wizened old man. Now he is completely cured, has never felt so healthy and happy, and he seriously expects to live well into his nineties. Julian’s book ‘I Don’t Drink’ explains why and how Julian quit and sets out the methodology he used. His book is positive, includes amusing stories and even includes diary pages to help the reader in the first days and weeks of living sober. Julian has also written ‘One Less for the Road’ aimed at the drinker who needs to quit but who like Julian was, can’t imagine life without alcohol. In this episode we talk about the effect societal conditioning and most importantly our parents have on our drinking, the importance of risk assessing, why we should always create a super human villain that we can slay in our journey away from alcoholism, star charts, and why you should THINK ARMY! Other Nuggets of Information Julian Kirkman-Page website: http://www.idontdrink.net/ I Don’t Drink! How to Quit Alcohol A Drinkers Tale by Julian Kirkman-Page: http://amzn.to/2bL2qPx One Less For The Road: Is There Life After Alcohol? by Julian Kirkman-Page: http://amzn.to/2bL3gf4 The Easyway to Control Alcohol by Allen Carr http://www.needyhelper.com/easy-way-to-control-alcohol-by-allen-carr Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Julian or I, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Kimboskiboy gave us a five star rating and said the podcast was Stunning. "I've just subscribed to this podcast after listening to No.42 (The episode with Helen Evans). It is hugely informative, complex at times, but manages to give real, down to earth and relatable help for those who have addiction issues. It's raw...... but there's no BS. Thank you Lee." This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend. Finally, I want to take the time to tell you about three great products that I am affiliated with. I use all three and highly recommend them. The first is the Storyfluence Training Course by Michael Hauge and Andre Chaperon. An excellent grasp of storytelling is essential in all aspects of business and in life, and what better way to learn about the framework of a story than from a Hollywood scriptwriter and the man responsible for the Auto Responder Madness email course. Secondly, I want to tell you about Blinkist. Have you ever picked up a book and thought ‘just get to the point?' Well, Blinkist does that. They have read hundreds of self-help books, and they break down the most relevant points into a 15-minute bite-sized taste of pure goodness. If you love reading books, you will love Blinkist. Finally, if you are looking for an email subscription list management system with a difference then look no further than ConvertKit. They are so personable, they make you feel loved, and are always on hand to make their product better for you the customer.

Ep 53: Joe Hoare Using Laughter to Change Your Life

Welcome to Episode # 53 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Joe Hoare. I asked Joe to come on the show because I think the world needs to lighten up, and HE is the best person to kick start a revolution. He has been improving the lives of others in the health and wellness space for over 30-years and has appeared on tv, radio, and Glastonbury Festival. He is also the author of Awakening the Laughing Buddha Within. Joe is a laughter coach, and he helps you to find your zest for life through laughter yoga courses, conferences, and one on one sessions. In this podcast, we talk about the importance of getting out of our heads, the importance of the smile, mindfulness, connection, nature, and getting into the habit of taking things one simple step at a time. Here is his full bio. Joe provides conference and team sessions and run courses, workshops, Retreats and one-to-one sessions. "Professionally I have been running meetings, delivering conference sessions and providing workshops for over 30 years. My clients range from the international blue-chip companies (such as Kraft, Bank of Ireland, Novo Nordisk, Lloyds, Continental Airlines), to universities and colleges (including Bristol, Dundee, U.W.E, Cheltenham Science Festival), to charities and the Healthcare sector (Housing Associations, the NHS, Oxfam, NACTHPC, and others), and to the very experiential end of the spectrum like Glastonbury Festival. In 2006 I set up the UK's Laughter Facilitation course, to teach others how to use this material. In 2000 I co-authored 'The Holistic Workspace', and in 2013 'Awakening the Laughing Buddha within' with the Barefoot Doctor.
I was a Director of the mould-breaking Pierian Centre in Bristol and am an occasional visiting lecturer at the University of the West of England in the fields of leadership, empowerment and health promotion. I also trained in ‘Laughter Yoga’ with Dr Madan Kataria, founder of laughter clubs international, and run regular nls: natural laughter skills sessions for organisations and the general public. My work regularly appears in the public eye, including BBC 2's 'Don't Die Young' with Dr Alice Roberts, the Johnny Walker Show on Radio 2, Points West, BBC 1's Inside Out, Discovery Health Channel, Radio 4, The Sunday Times, The Independent on Sunday, Nursing Times, Bristol Evening Post, among others. In the late 1990's I ran BMA-accredited innovative stress management programmes."   Other Nuggets of Information Joe Hoare website: http://www.joehoare.co.uk/ Awakening the Laughing Buddha Within by Joe Hoare : http://amzn.to/2aVvJSp The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle : http://amzn.to/2btQoMe The podcast I refer to about smiling is The Sessions With Sean Croxton Episode 16 Jake Ducey : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sessions-sean-croxton/id1076701919?mt=2 Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Joe or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes.