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United hearts and united voices looking to help those who struggle. Addiction, behavior, chocolate, you name it we want to help.

Free your spiritual mind, find what works for you. 03/30/2024

Free your spiritual mind, find what works for you. In this great episode Chris and Nikki explore spirituality and getting to a place of power for yourself. Your recovery deserves this, your life deserves this. #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/30602318

Setting Boundaries and Living with Addicts 03/21/2024

Setting Boundaries and Living with Addicts In this powerful episode we talk about the struggle to set boundaries with addicts in active addiction. How can it be possible to separate ourselves and the ones we love from the addict that is tearing us apart? Join us to hear some powerful advice that might help you in the struggle. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/30469568

Creating a safer recovery. Growth Mindset 03/04/2024

Creating a safer recovery. Growth Mindset We are missing Nikki so Chris and I (Chris) Blast off on a conversation about insulating ourselves from struggle and our secrets to continued success in recovery. You anly get back when you put into yourself. No one is going to do this work for you. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/30221628

Episode 36 Unleash the best you! With special guest Shay Aslett 02/09/2024

Episode 36 Unleash the best you! With special guest Shay Aslett We invite amazing coach, mentor, and fellow podcaster Shay Aslett in to share some space and he brings out the best in all of us. Shay hosts the I Am Relationships podcast, see the link below. This might be our best podcast ever. This is a great chance to tap the success stories of four people who want you to find the best version of you. Do not skip this one. Listen and share. #unitedhearts #wewintogether /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/29868883

Episode 34 Make difficult things fun. Brain Hacking. 01/31/2024

Episode 34 Make difficult things fun. Brain Hacking. Join us this week as we talk about the secrets to success. This week we talk about the special Addict super power for rationalization and excuses. We put this mind power to good work as we talk about tricks and hacks to make the hard things less harder. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/29726898

Episode #33 Stop Procrastinating. Just do it. 01/16/2024

Episode #33 Stop Procrastinating. Just do it. We dive deep into the struggle everyone knows, putting shit off until tomorrow, Nicotine user beware we hit you hard in this one. Why not so something good for yourself? Who deserves it more than you? #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/29518088

Episode 32. Pursue Excellence 01/03/2024

Episode 32. Pursue Excellence Chris Avery and Nikki take us on a counter intuitive journey. The real question? What is your trajectory and how can you change it. Stopping focusing on what you do not want and focus on what you do want. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/29319903

Episode 31 Happy Boxing Day, go get a coach! 12/26/2023

Episode 31 Happy Boxing Day, go get a coach! We explore the upside of getting a coach. What is the benefit and why we should all consider the idea that two heads are better than one. Especially if one of those heads is an addict.. Check this one out, Listen and Share. What a great way to start off the New Yeat, a little self love and a podcast. #unitedhearts. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/29232708

Episode # 30 Get your Ass to rehab. 11/26/2023

Episode # 30 Get your Ass to rehab. In this episode we give back to the programs that have given us so much. We talk about the upside of therapy and the clinical setting of rehab and we try to take some of the fear out of this amazing process. This is a powerful podcast listen and share. We talk about I-Am-Recovery an amazing program with huge upside, and Ardu another great recovery center with many options. Links are below. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/28794698

Episode 29 Alder gets Vulnerable 11/06/2023

Episode 29 Alder gets Vulnerable Chris Avery and Nikki step up and throw a lifeline to Alder. As Chris Alder has fought hard to live a full and connected life on this side of addiction the nine years have not all been rainbows and unicorns. Alder will be the first one to tell you being honest and getting vulnerable are perhaps his post-addictional super powers and he gets down and dirty in this podcast. Listen in as he shares his struggle and his co-host helps him find solid ground again. #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/28536461

Episode 28 Be your own leader 10/24/2023

Episode 28 Be your own leader Chris Avery and Nikki the Lighthouse takes on a powerful journey. In life we often come to a crossroads. Where we go and how we move forward shape our futures. Becoming our own leader and making strong and powerful decisions for ourselves is a cornerstone to solid living and an empowered recovery. It is not about surviving life and recovery! It is about thriving. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/28412870

Finding you Motivation Episode 27 10/10/2023

Finding you Motivation Episode 27 Chris the Coach of Coaches and Nikki the Lighthouse explore the ideas of self-motivation, where we find it and how we spark it. This is a great podcast to listen and share. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/28281386

The Voices of Recovery Lets just have fun 10/01/2023

The Voices of Recovery Lets just have fun In this episode we set aside the hard work and the sometimes seemingly endless struggle of recovery to talk about.... why it matters. Finding a way to have fun again. What is fun, where do we find it and by all means how do we make more of it? /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/28188758

The Voices of Recovery Finding Joy 09/19/2023

The Voices of Recovery Finding Joy In this the 25th episode of season 5 we explore the idea of Joy. How do we reconnect in recovery? How can we stay connected to and better understand Joy in all of our daily lives? Listen and share, everyone can use a little more Joy! /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/28084521

Episode 24, Let talk about avoidance, why we do it how we overcome it. 09/02/2023

Episode 24, Let talk about avoidance, why we do it how we overcome it. In this episode we talk about our struggles with avoidance and give points on how to move forward when we get stuck. Do not Avoid this episode. Listen today and share. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27925551

The Voices of Recovery talks Confabulation, The lies we tell ourselves 08/26/2023

The Voices of Recovery talks Confabulation, The lies we tell ourselves This is a great 2 part podcast we dig into the details of the non details, the ways we trick and lie to ourselves and what keeps us stuck. Compelling podcast this Week. We are back as a three-part harmony do not miss this one. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27854487

The Voices of Recovery Follow the Money 08/17/2023

The Voices of Recovery Follow the Money Chris and Nikki talk talk money and how we use the tools we gain to better understand the tool of money. This can be and is a huge trigger for many, and money almost always carries multiple meanings. This is a great way to spend a little time today. #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27777303

The Voices of Recovery on Vulnerability 08/11/2023

The Voices of Recovery on Vulnerability Chris Avery and Nikki smash out a great podcast on getting vulnerable and how we navigate feeling uncomfortable. This is a great way to spend 30 minutes. Plugs us into your ears and let us talk about it. #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27718563

Episode 19 Part 2 Meet Royleane Otteson talking Spirituality 08/02/2023

Episode 19 Part 2 Meet Royleane Otteson talking Spirituality We continue our conversation with Royleane. We get personal and discuss how to find spirituality amongst the rocks and boulders of life and recovery. We also look at using Spiritual Guides as a resource. Check out Royleane Website at To book a session or learn more about me here is my website: Here are her book and podcast recommends. Books: “Learning to Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor “The Power of Ritual” by Casper Ter Kuile “The Awakened Brain” by Lisa Miller “The Souls Slow Ripening” by Christine Valters Painter “Reclaiming the Wild Soul” by Mary Thompson “The Urban Monk” by Pedram Shojai “Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness” by David Treleaven Podcasts: Secular Buddhism by Noah Rasheta The Robcast by Rob Bell Almost Awakened by Brittney Hartley and Bill Reel The Happiness Lab by Laurie Santos On Being by Krista Tippet /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27634044

Episode 19 Part 1 Meet Royleane Otteson talking Spirituality 07/27/2023

Episode 19 Part 1 Meet Royleane Otteson talking Spirituality We Welcome Special Guest Royleane Otteson. We talk about finding spirituality and the context of the sometimes elusive Higher Power. Royleane, aka Roy, was born in Los Angeles, CA. She currently resides in Seattle, WA with her husband and 3 sons. She has a BA in Special Education, a Graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis, and is a Certified Spiritual Companion. Roy has always been fascinated by human behavior and spiritual journeys. She calls herself a spiritual explorer and what she has learned continues to inform her work within herself and with others. She is particularly fond of mindfulness and somatic practices. Roy is honored to sit with others in trust and connection and enjoys holding space for wherever they are right now. You can follow her on Instagram @centered_haven, threads @centered_haven, or visit her website www.centeredhaven.com She has also shared the following resources with us. Books: “Learning to Walk in the Dark” by Barbara Brown Taylor “The Power of Ritual” by Casper Ter Kuile “The Awakened Brain” by Lisa Miller “The Souls Slow Ripening” by Christine Valters Painter “Reclaiming the Wild Soul” by Mary Thompson “The Urban Monk” by Pedram Shojai “Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness” by David Treleaven Podcasts: Secular Buddhism by Noah Rasheta The Robcast by Rob Bell Almost Awakened by Brittney Hartley and Bill Reel The Happiness Lab by Laurie Santos On Being by Krista Tippet For a spiritual companion directory: For LDS background spiritual companions I recommend: To book a session or learn more about me here is my website: /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27577905

Where your focus goes Your energy flows. 07/21/2023

Where your focus goes Your energy flows. We dive into the understanding of where we point is where we end up. This seems like such a simple concept but considering all the distractions and so much negative energy in the world we really need to pay attention. Chris, Chris and Nikki run through some ideas to make you stronger. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27529575

TVOR 17 Take Action 07/06/2023

TVOR 17 Take Action /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27387369

Episode 16 Fall in love with the verb not the noun. 06/29/2023

Episode 16 Fall in love with the verb not the noun. We jump into the positive energy found around real action and motivation. What makes us tick and how do we get off our asses and start doing the work. This is a powerful way to look in at the process. Recovery and life begin at the starting line. #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27322128

Adapt and overcome. 06/21/2023

Adapt and overcome. In this episode, we discuss the ability to find adaptation, flexibility, and acceptance. These skills create the capacity to embrace change, challenge yourself, and create new growth. We are way stronger than we realize and this episode is about you figuring that out! #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27219924

Trigger warning! Let's talk relapse. 06/06/2023

Trigger warning! Let's talk relapse. Episode 14 Trigger warning! Let’s talk relapse. In behavioral health and recovery, we often consider the day we “fall off the wagon” as our relapse. However, the relapse starts long before, in our heads. In this episode, we will dig into the struggle and discuss the reality of relapse. We are all worth it, stay in the fight. You matter. #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27059508

TVOR_13_Acceptance__Flexibility.mp3 06/01/2023

TVOR_13_Acceptance__Flexibility.mp3 Flexibility and acceptance are two essential concepts in recovery. Flexibility allows us to adapt to changing circumstances and situations, which is important in recovery because we often face unexpected challenges and setbacks. Acceptance, on the other hand, allows us to come to terms with our past and present circumstances, including our addiction and its consequences. By accepting our situation, we can move forward and focus on what we can control, rather than dwelling on what we cannot change. Together, flexibility and acceptance help us to build resilience, manage stress, and maintain a positive outlook on life in recovery.#unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/27010104

Episode_12_What_is_on_the_other_side_of_your_fear.mp3 05/16/2023

Episode_12_What_is_on_the_other_side_of_your_fear.mp3 Today's episode is a great one. What is on the other side of your fear? Well, Chris and Chris jump straight into the discussion. We go deep about our own fear and how we use what scares us to move forward. We let Nikki off the hook this week so jump in for a listen and share with someone you love. #unitedhearts /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/26854086

Meet special guest Tyrone Hill. 04/25/2023

Meet special guest Tyrone Hill. Welcome to the "The Voices of Recovery” podcast, where we are sharing an inspiring story today for a man who has turned his life around and found a new path to happiness and fulfillment. Today, we have a special guest, Tyrone Hill, who has gone through a lot in his life and is now on a mission to help others who are struggling with addiction. Tyrone was born in Centralia, IL, and had a normal childhood until he started getting into trouble in his teenage years. He dropped out of high school, got involved in selling drugs, and ended up spending 20 years in and out of prison. But he never gave up hope, and after hitting rock bottom, he decided to turn his life around. He got clean in 2019 and is now working as a Peer Recovery Specialist with Amare, NFP. In this episode, we'll hear how Tyrone overcame his addiction, found a new purpose in life, and is now helping others who are going through the same struggles. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the "Road to Recovery" with Tyrone Hill. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/26646900

The Who am I episode 04/18/2023

The Who am I episode Welcome to The Voices of Recovery podcast, In this episode, we'll be diving into the concept of updating the best version of ourselves. As we navigate through life, we often encounter challenges that can take a toll on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. But recovery is all about taking the steps necessary to heal and grow, and that starts with updating the best version of ourselves. From developing healthy habits to finding the right support system, we'll share practical tips and strategies to help you become the best version of yourself. So join us as we embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth. The Voices of Recovery podcast is the perfect place to start if you're looking to update the best version of yourself. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/26571588

The Stages of Change with special guest Mary Harrison 04/04/2023

The Stages of Change with special guest Mary Harrison In this episode we invite Mary Harrison the share the stages of change, what gets us stuck, and how can we keep moving forward. We also talk about the DBT skill known as S.T.O.P. /episode/index/show/thevoicesofrecovery/id/26435547

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